Mountain Stream on a Summer Day first half of the19th century Nakabayashi Chikut? Japanese Born in Nagoya, the son of a doctor, Nakabayashi Chikut? moved to Kyoto in 1803 with fellow artist and friend Yamamoto Baiitsu (1783–1856) to join the circle of the philosopher-artist-poet Rai San’y? (1780–1832). After studying Chinese literati theory and technique, he developed a personal style that incorporated elements derived from the work of Chinese scholar-artists. In his inscription following the title of this painting, he notes that he modeled the work after the paintings of the Yuan-dynasty Chin
Mountain Stream on a Summer Day first half of the19th century Nakabayashi Chikut? Japanese Born in Nagoya, the son of a doctor, Nakabayashi Chikut? moved to Kyoto in 1803 with fellow artist and friend Yamamoto Baiitsu (1783–1856) to join the circle of the philosopher-artist-poet Rai San’y? (1780–1832). After studying Chinese literati theory and technique, he developed a personal style that incorporated elements derived from the work of Chinese scholar-artists. In his inscription following the title of this painting, he notes that he modeled the work after the paintings of the Yuan-dynasty Chinese master Gao Kegong (1248–1310). Here, within a solid, centralized composition Chikut? created a sense of drama using intricate details that form lively patterns of dashlike brushwork. During the final years of his career, Chikut? withdrew to a studio on the outskirts of Kyoto, where he led a reclusive Mountain Stream on a Summer Day. Nakabayashi Chikut? (Japanese, 1776–1853). Japan. first half of the19th century. Hanging scroll; ink on paper. Edo period (1615–1868). Paintings
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