Irises and Stream

- 89.0cm x 30.0cm
Suzuki Kiitsu(1796 – 1858)
Suzuki Kiitsu (1796-1858) was a prominent Rinpa painter known for his stunning folding screens & nature scenes. Reinterpreted works showcase his skill & influence.
Iconic images of irises by Ogata Kōrin (1658–1716) were widely transmitted through their reproduction in woodblock-printed drawing manuals compiled by Sakai Hōitsu (1761–1828) and others in the early nineteenth century, and the motif became central to the Rinpa repertoire. In early Rinpa works, irises were associated with an episode from The Ise Stories (Ise monogatari), but by the late Edo period, along with other floral motifs favored by Rinpa artists, they had taken on a more naturalistic feel and become detached from literary associations. Here, the irises are buffeted by rain, as a water strider skirts across ripples on the marsh. Hōitsu’s protégé, Kiitsu began his apprenticeship with the master in 1813, when he moved into the Hōitsu household. He was later adopted by Suzuki Reitan, a samurai who served the Sakai clan and a student of Hōitsu’s. Although Kiitsu emulated his teacher’s style, later in life he sought a fresher, more modern feel in his work, often employing a vibrant palette of purples, pinks, greens, and blues never before seen, even in the colorful Rinpa tradition.
关于此作品
- 作品名称: Irises and Stream
- 艺术家: Suzuki Kiitsu
- 年份: 801
- 原尺寸: 89.0cm x 30.0cm
- 规格: Tall
- 版权状态: 公有领域
- 语料上下文: floral symbolism , suzuki's modern touch
- 关键词: rinpa style art , “zen garden art” , “water strider art”
- 色彩色调: Golden Yellow Range
- 色彩饱和度: Vivid