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Landscape with Waterfall

Kameda Bōsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting, "Landscape with Waterfall" by Kameda Bōsai, depicts a serene scene. The artwork features a tall, narrow composition with a beige background and a green patterned border at the top and bottom. The dominant colors used are shades of brown, gray, and beige, with touches of red for the seals. In the foreground, a large tree with bare branches stands on the right side, accompanied by a smaller structure with a tiled roof on the left. Behind these elements, a large rock formation or cliff is visible, with a waterfall cascading down its face. The cliff and rock formations are depicted in various shades of gray and brown, indicating different textures and depths. In the background, hazy mountains are visible, adding to the depth of the landscape. Vertical black Japanese characters are written on the left side of the painting, and there are two red seals, one near the top and one near the bottom. The overall style of the painting suggests a traditional Asian landscape, emphasizing natural beauty and tranquility.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1817
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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