Watching a Hunt in Sendai, early 19th century, Hosokawa Rinkoku, Japanese, 1779 - 1843, 53 3/4 × 11 1/4 in. ( × cm) (image), Ink and color on paper, Japan, 19th century, This painting depicts people watching a hunt in Sendai in Tohoku province. It has been suggested that Rinkoku himself witnessed such scene on his travels. The phrase 'watching the hunt' comes from a poem by Chinese poet Wang Wei (699-759), indicating Rinkoku's deep appreciation of Chinese culture. RInkoku outlines the mountain with simple lines then adds quick brush strokes and light colors to the mountains.

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