Hyakusetsu Genyo
(Japanese, 1668-1749)
Through the cold leaves on the mountain comes the sound of rain
Object Details
Artist
Hyakusetsu Genyo
Date
Edo period, late 17th-early 18th century
Medium
Hanging scroll: ink on paper
Dimensions
74 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches (189.2 x 26 cm)
Credit Line
George and Mary Rockwell Collection
Object
Number
74.055
The Obaku Zen monk Hyakusetsu Genyo founded Kyoto’s Hozoji temple. His accomplishments in poetry, (…)
The Obaku Zen monk Hyakusetsu Genyo founded Kyoto’s Hozoji temple. His accomplishments in poetry, painting and tea ceremony, as well as his study of Zen Buddhism, gained him respect in both religious and aristocratic circles. His calligraphy style features strong contrasts between wet and dry brushstrokes.
