- Material / technique
- Ink and colour on paper
- Attribution / role
- See the museum attribution
- Collection / source
- Kyoto National Museum
Artwork notes
Calligraphy by Kōetsu over painting by Sōtatsu: two named contributions.
Materials, marks and colour
Artist-wide context; individual works may differ.
Media and surface
Ink writing shares a surface with painted, printed or metallic decoration.
Marks and structure
The rhythm of written strokes can echo or interrupt the picture beneath.
Palette and light
Gold, silver and dark ink respond differently to light and changing viewing angles.