Rooster, Hen, and Hydrangeas
Rooster, Hen, and Hydrangeas epitomizes the painstaking care of silk painting. There’s no room for error. Each brushstroke is permanent as soon as it hits the delicate fabric. Imagine the inner peace Ito Jakuchu must have had to achieve this level of detail.
He was an 18th century Buddhist Japanese painter. In fact, this work illustrates his Buddhist principles. They include stillness and respect for animals. Buddhists also value practice and spontaneity. These two opposite themes work together. In fact they’re both crucial aspects of this painting.
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