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West Lake
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West Lake near Hangzhou, China, has been home to revered poets who immortalized it in their poetry. Tang dynasty poet Bai Juyi (772–846) lived in its vicinity, and Song dynasty poet Lin Bu (967–1028) led a reclusive life on Solitary Hill near the lake. Landscape paintings of West Lake gained in popularity in Japan as early as the 1400s. The distinctive, arched bridges connecting small islands in the lake identify the subject. Ike Taiga was among the first generation of Japanese artists to emulate Chinese scholars who painted as amateurs and gifted their work to friends and colleagues.
| Artist / Maker | Ike Taiga |
|---|---|
| Date | mid-1700s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | Hanging scroll; ink and light color on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: 58 x 133 cm (22 13/16 x 52 3/8 in.); Mounted: 170.5 x 140.3 cm (67 1/8 x 55 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Ike Taiga (Japanese, 1723–1776) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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