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Peonies
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A proliferation of white tree peonies dominates this composition. Behind them are tall, feathery-topped <em>susuki</em> grasses and leafy deciduous trees. Tatebayashi Kagei restricted his palette to ink with red and white color, along with sparing use of green in the peony leaves and the blades of grass. He made generous use of the “dripping-in” (<em>tarashikomi</em>) technique, layering pooled ink and color, in the peony leaves. The areas left in reserve create the impression of <br>insect-eaten or late season foliage.
| Artist / Maker | Tatebayashi Kagei |
|---|---|
| Date | mid 1700s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | hanging scroll; ink and color on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting only: 90.9 x 36.2 cm (35 13/16 x 14 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Tatebayashi Kagei (Japanese, active mid-1700s) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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