This folding screen is an accurate reproduction of Wind God and Thunder God by Tawaraya Sōtatsu, a renowned artist of the late 17th century. It has been hand-drawn to reenact the drawing techniques of the time as closely as possible. The copy of the original artwork is made possible using specific methods for pasting, which allow the natural creases and textures of gold leaf to be expressed. The effects of time on the wind god and the thunder god illustrations, drawn with mineral pigments, and the brushwork used to draw the the contour have been replicated successfully. The illustrations in this epic work took one month to complete.
Painter Tawaraya Sōtatsu
A painter in early Edo era. A founder of the Rimpa school, he was the great influencer to the painters after his days. While only few historical materials are left and so little is known, he led the art studio called “Tawaraya” in Kyoto and worked on decorative arts including fans and folding screens.
Major works: “Wind God and Thunder God (property of Kenninji, managed by Kyoto National Museum)”, and “Waterfowls in Lotus Pond (property of Kyoto National Museum)”.
Brand:Hakuichi
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