c. 1781／Color on silk, hanging scroll
89.7 x 31.0 cm
SUMMARY
Two rabbits standing in the snow. At first glance, it calls to mind his teacher Maruyama Okyo’s Hares with Scouring Rushes (1786). From the regular script signature and seal, this piece is considered to be one from around the first year of the Tenmei era, which marked the beginning of Rosetsu’s artwork. At that time, his painting was often faithful to Okyo’s style. The black and white rabbit that appears in this piece can also be found in the first volume of Okyo’s shasei-zukan, which he worked on from 1771 to 1772. It is speculated that Rosetsu probably used it as reference when producing this piece.
ARTIST
Nagasawa Rosetsu
1754-1799
Born in Tamba-Sasayama (formerly Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture). Senior disciple of Maruyama Okyo. His real family name was Kataoka; he was adopted by the Nagasawa family. His given name was Masakatsu. His nickname was Kazue, and besides Rosetsu, his pen-names included Inkyo and Ushu-ryoja. Through his use of bold composition and novel close-ups, he developed an original and witty style that was clearly distinct from Okyo’s elegant approach. It is said he had an open-minded personality, which led him to create striking and brightly cheerful paintings that deviated from his teacher’s style. Along with Shohaku and Jakuchu, he is known as one of the eccentric painters.
List of artworks by the same artist
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