Japan. 1807 - 1891
Watercolor, ink drawing, special lacquer method, fan paintings, allegory
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1745 - 1820. Known for: Painting.
Uragami Gyokudo (1745-1820) is one of the most fascinating artists of the Edo Period*. Though not a professional painter he prided himself on his expertise with the qin (a Chinese zither-like... Read full biography
Uragami Gyokudo (1745-1820) is one of the most fascinating artists of the Edo Period*. Though not a professional painter he prided himself on his expertise with the qin (a Chinese zither-like instrument) - his paintings are surprisingly in tune with a 20th/21st century sensibility. Landscapes that... Read full biography
Uragami Gyokudo (1745-1820) is one of the most fascinating artists of the Edo Period*. Though not a professional painter he prided himself on his expertise with the qin (a Chinese zither-like instrument) - his paintings are surprisingly in tune with a 20th/21st century sensibility. Landscapes that turn and twist, mountain peaks that tilt, odd circular "rock"-like forms that both define and defy nature, brushwork not merely descriptive or simply abstract. Gyokudo's landscapes captivate the most... Read full biography
Uragami Gyokudo (1745-1820) is one of the most fascinating artists of the Edo Period*. Though not a professional painter he prided himself on his expertise with the qin (a Chinese zither-like instrument) - his paintings are surprisingly in tune with a 20th/21st century sensibility. Landscapes that turn and twist, mountain peaks that tilt, odd circular "rock"-like forms that both define and defy nature, brushwork not merely descriptive or simply abstract. Gyokudo's landscapes captivate the most jaded modern eye that disparages all but contemporary art. Seemly simple, the execution is extremely sophisticated, recalling the best of Chinese literati painting. The brushwork, the interweaving and overlaying of wet and dry brushstrokes, the use... Read full biography
Uragami Gyokudo (1745-1820) is one of the most fascinating artists of the Edo Period*. Though not a professional painter he prided himself on his expertise with the qin (a Chinese zither-like instrument) - his paintings are surprisingly in tune with a 20th/21st century sensibility. Landscapes that turn and twist, mountain peaks that tilt, odd circular "rock"-like forms that both define and defy nature, brushwork not merely descriptive or simply abstract. Gyokudo's landscapes captivate the most jaded modern eye that disparages all but contemporary art. Seemly simple, the execution is extremely sophisticated, recalling the best of Chinese literati painting. The brushwork, the interweaving and overlaying of wet and dry brushstrokes, the use of heavy and light ink, the sense of abandon though in total control of the med... Read full biography
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