Artist: Tanomura Chokunyū 田能村直入
Date: 801
Size: 14.5cm x 56.4cm
Technique: Paper
Introduction to the Artist: Tanomura Chokunyū
Tanomura Chokunyū(1814-1907) was a prominent Japanese artist who flourished during the Meiji period. He was an adopted stepchild of Tanomura Chokuryō, a famous kyōka poet, and studied under various masters such as Tanomura Chokuryō, Sumiyoshi Keiemon, and Kawakami Tōgai. Chokunyū was also a member of the Meiji Bijutsukai, the first domestic art association in Japan.
Historical Context: The Nihonga Art Movement
The painting 'Letter' by Tanomura Chokunyū is an excellent example of the Nihonga art movement, which emerged during the Meiji period (1868-1912) as a response to the rise of Western-style painting known as Yōga. The term ''Nihonga'' literally translates to ''pictures of Japan,'' emphasizing its connection to traditional Japanese art forms. Nihonga artists used mineral pigments and organic materials on silk or paper, blending earlier schools and incorporating Western painting techniques such as perspective and shading.
The Painting 'Letter' by Tanomura Chokunyū
The painting 'Letter' by Tanomura Chokunyū is a masterpiece of Nihonga art, measuring 14.5cm x 56.4cm and painted on paper. This letter was brushed by Chokunyū, a pupil and adopted son of Tanomura Chikuden (1777–1835), arguably the most important Nanga painter of the early nineteenth century. Chokunyū carried on his father’s legacy by helping establish Kyoto’s first art school, now known as the Kyoto City University of Arts (Kyoto Shiritsu Geijutsu Daigaku). He himself was a highly skilled painter in the Nanga tradition, specializing in landscapes executed in styles associated with great Chinese painters.
Conclusion
The painting 'Letter' by Tanomura Chokunyū is an exceptional example of the Nihonga art movement and a testament to Chokunyū's mastery of traditional Japanese painting techniques. At Wikioo.org, we offer high-quality hand-made oil paintings reproductions of this masterpiece, allowing art enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty and elegance of Nihonga art in their homes or offices. Tanomura Chokunyū: Letter (14.5cm x 56.4cm,Paper)
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