Summer Flowers

Kitagawa Sōsetsu

White hydrangea, orange-colored demon’s lantern, and greenbrier vine appear together in this scroll. The artist used the dripping-in (<em>tarashikomi</em>) technique to create a sense of depth and dimension in the leaves of the plants. A carefully controlled brush loaded with a high ratio of water to ink or color is key to the success of this brush method. Gold lines indicate the veins of leaves and the seams of pods.

Artwork details

Artist: Kitagawa Sōsetsu
Date: mid-1600s
Medium: hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Overall: 197.6 x 65.5 cm (77 13/16 x 25 13/16 in.); Painting only: 107.5 x 45.8 cm (42 5/16 x 18 1/16 in.)
Culture: Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Collection: Japanese Art

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Rs. 1040

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Artwork size: 4" × 10"

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