BENRIDO COLLOTYPE Double Hanging Scroll "Landscape of four seasons: autumn + winter"

◆ Sesshu Toyo - Landscape of four seasons- autumn/winter◆

Muromachi period, 15th century, Ink painting on paper, National Treasure, Tokyo National Museum

*This item is made to order and takes approximately 4 weeks to be ready. Please note that this item can NOT be canceled, returned or refunded. 

In "Autumn View," the path winds along the flow of water from the lower left of the screen, and along the way, two people talking to each other are placed in the scenic view, and the depth is solidly expressed with the tower and the distant mountain. The motifs are gathered below, and the upper part of the picture is a space that spreads out endlessly, which contrasts with the "winter scene".

On the other hand, in the "Winter View," a snow-covered cliff rises in the center, and a figure who has descended from a boat is walking toward the pavilion. The powerful contours of the overhanging cliffs and the dead trees in winter make you feel the bitter cold. The composition of rocks and mountains arranged in a spiral counterclockwise from the lower left corner of the picture strongly conveys a strong sense of artificial construction. Combined with the strong ink tone, depth is intentionally excluded from the screen space.

Dimensions: Axis136.5×46.4cm Screen 46.4×29.4cm