c. 1790／Ink and color on paper, hanging scroll
106.5 x 41.5 cm
SUMMARY
Three puppies stand still, showing their adorable expressions. As though something intriguing lies to the left of the screen, two of them glance off to the left, and you can almost sense their thoughts. Around 1771, Okyo produced shasei-zukan (“sketch picture scrolls”), leaving behind sketches of small animals from multiple angles. Morning Glories and Puppies, produced in 1784, is representative of his Puppies series. This piece is said to be derivative of Okyo’s popular puppy artworks since then.
ARTIST
Maruyama Okyo
1733-1795
Born the eldest son of a farming family in Ano-o, Kuwada-gun, Tamba Province (now Kameoka, Kyoto). Founder of the Maruyama school. His real family name was Fujiwara (later Minamoto), which changed to Maruyama. His nicknames included Iwajiro, Sagenta, and Mondo. He used pen-names such as Issho, Kaun, and Senrei, but after changing his name from Tei to Okyo in 1766, he continued to use the name for his signature and seal until his death. He first studied under Ishida Yutei, an official painter for the imperial palace. Engaging in the production of megane-e (“optique pictures”) and continuing his practice, he created a new era in the world of Kyoto artists with his delicate sketches and bold composition. He died at 63.
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