Accession Number
1998/2.8.1

Title
Winter Landscape (one of a pair)

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
17th century

Medium & Support
hanging scroll, ink on paper

Dimensions
59 13/16 in. x 17 3/4 in. ( 152 cm x 45.09 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of John Schloss


Subject matter
One of a pair this painting depicts a snowy winter landscape. Circles are very prominent in Japanese religion, culture, and art, and are symbols of cycles, connection, the divine, etc. Perhaps the shape of this painting is meant to reflect the cyclical nature of the seasons as it is paired with another season. 

Physical Description
This hanging scroll depicts a small circular image of a winter scene. The scroll itself appears to have three components. The outermost border layer is dark and patterned. As we get closer to the painting the shades lighten with the innermost rectangle closest to the circular painting being a pale yellowish-brown. The layer in between has a floral pattern. The painting itself has snowcapped trees and mountains as well as clouds. 

Primary Object Classification
Painting

Primary Object Type
landscape

Additional Object Classification(s)
Painting

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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