Bird on a Branch early 16th century Unkei Eii This small painting perfectly encapsulates both the spirit and style of Zen ink compositions of the late medieval period in the style of Sessh? T?y? (1420–1506). Monochrome and effectively utilizing blank space, the work features dry and spontaneous brushwork that captures the moment a small bird (a titmouse) has alighted on a wizened branch. The brusquely brushed calligraphy by Daitokuji temple prelate Daiko Sh?kaku cites a verse by the well-known Zen monk?poet Son’an (Kisei Reigen, 1402–1488). It reads: In the forest, when evening comes birds ret
Bird on a Branch early 16th century Unkei Eii This small painting perfectly encapsulates both the spirit and style of Zen ink compositions of the late medieval period in the style of Sessh? T?y? (1420–1506). Monochrome and effectively utilizing blank space, the work features dry and spontaneous brushwork that captures the moment a small bird (a titmouse) has alighted on a wizened branch. The brusquely brushed calligraphy by Daitokuji temple prelate Daiko Sh?kaku cites a verse by the well-known Zen monk?poet Son’an (Kisei Reigen, 1402–1488). It reads: In the forest, when evening comes birds retire and nest birds remain in flight, their joined wings letting them soar,not looking for a place to spend the night.—Son’an(Trans. adapted from Miyeko Murase). Bird on a Branch. Unkei Eii (Japanese, active first half of the 16th century). Japan. early 16th century. Hanging scroll; ink on paper. Muromachi period (1392–1573). Paintings
Size: 4000px × 3002px
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