Mt. Fuji
| Title | Mt. Fuji |
|---|---|
| Artist | 小松均 KOMATSU Hitoshi |
| Date | 1977 |
| Medium | color on paper |
| Dimensions | 95.0×367.0 |
| Classification | Japanese-style Paintings |
| Accession Number | JJ199500005000 |
| Summary | After World War II, when the “death of Japanese-style painting” was being discussed amid the harsh conditions in Japan, many Japanese-style painters agonized over the direction they should take. Komatsu was one of them, and in an effort to overcome his own uncertainty, he attended a school for Western-style painting and experimented with oil painting, among other things. He returned to Ohara in northern Kyoto in 1956. Living a self-sufficient life, he developed a feeling akin to a reverence for nature and began painting mountain landscapes in various places, with a particular focus on the Ohara area. In particular, his series of ink paintings depicting the Mogami River in his native region and Mt. Fuji, such as this work, established his position as an artist. His unique style is characterized by bold yet meticulous brushwork that sought to depict everything that appeared before his eyes when confronted with the grandeur of nature. Perhaps most importantly, the very course of his life is expressed in his work. The upper work depicts Mt. Fuji with a stern, imposing presence, set against clouds charged with turbulent energy, while the lower work portrays foothills that evoke a sense of eternity. Through the contrast between movement and stillness, the majestic expanse of Mt. Fuji conveys an overwhelming sense of presence. |
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Artist：小松均 KOMATSU Hitoshi
Date：1977
Medium：sumi on paper
Classification：Japanese-style Paintings
Accession Number：JJ198500004000
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