{"title":"Kano Tan Yu","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"seven-sages-of-the-bamboo-grove-kano-tanyu","title":"Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove - Kano Tan'yū","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined ink wash painting by Kano Tan'yū depicting the legendary Seven Sages in a bamboo grove, executed with masterful calligraphic brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, a group of third-century Chinese scholars who withdrew from political life to pursue poetry, music, and philosophical discourse. Kano Tan'yū, a central figure of the Kano school during the early Edo period, employs a restrained ink wash technique to capture the atmosphere of this legendary retreat. The composition spans a six-panel screen format, allowing the figures to occupy a space defined by vertical bamboo stalks and subtle atmospheric depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with calligraphic brushwork, where the economy of line conveys both the weight of their robes and the individual character of each sage. Tan'yū balances the negative space of the paper with the density of the bamboo, creating a sense of quietude. The muted palette relies on varying concentrations of sumi ink, with only the faintest application of colour to suggest the natural setting. This approach reflects the aesthetic values of the period, which favoured clarity and a disciplined use of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a leader of the Kano school, Tan'yū was instrumental in defining the official style for the Tokugawa shogunate. His work often synthesised earlier Chinese ink painting traditions with the decorative requirements of Japanese architectural spaces. This particular screen demonstrates his ability to manage large-scale compositions while maintaining the spontaneity of the brush. The interaction between the sages, depicted in various states of contemplation or conversation, invites the viewer to consider the themes of intellectual freedom and detachment from worldly concerns. The work remains a representative example of the scholarly ideals that permeated the artistic circles of seventeenth-century Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/farming-and-herding-buffalo-in-summer-kano-hideyori\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFarming and Herding Buffalo in Summer - Kano Hideyori — Kanō Hideyori\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/pheasants-among-trees-flowers-of-the-four-seasons-kano-shoei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePheasants among Trees: Flowers of the Four Seasons - Kano Shōei — Kanō Shōei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kanō Tan'yū","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59032870191439,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033198821711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59033198854479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59033198887247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59033198920015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59033198952783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59033198985551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59033199018319,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59033199051087,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59033199083855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59033199116623,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59033199149391,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Seven-Sages-of-the-Bamboo-Grove_Poster_CompositorV1_1791348635207.jpg?v=1791352157"},{"product_id":"the-four-seasons-kano-tanyu","title":"The Four Seasons - Kano Tan'yū","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of six-panel folding screens by Kano Tan'yū, featuring seasonal transitions rendered in traditional ink wash on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKano Tan'yū, a central figure of the Kano school during the early Edo period, produced this work as a pair of six-panel folding screens. The composition employs the traditional ink wash technique known as sumi-e, which relies on the modulation of ink density to create atmospheric depth. The screens depict a sequence of seasonal transitions, moving through the cyclical nature of the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTan'yū utilised a restrained palette of monochrome ink, allowing the negative space of the paper to represent mist, water, and sky. This technique, often referred to as 'yohaku', directs the viewer's attention to the specific placement of architectural elements, craggy rock formations, and sparse vegetation. The brushwork demonstrates the artist's technical control, shifting between precise, calligraphic lines for buildings and softer, blurred washes for the distant mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screens reflect the aesthetic values of the Tokugawa shogunate, which favoured the disciplined, scholarly approach of the Kano school. By organising the imagery across twelve panels, Tan'yū creates a narrative flow that encourages the viewer to scan the scene from right to left, following the progression of time and weather. The inclusion of small figures in boats and structures nestled within the terrain provides a sense of scale, grounding the ethereal atmosphere in human activity. This work remains a clear example of the Kano school's ability to balance decorative composition with the philosophical weight of traditional ink painting. The paper surface, aged to a warm, muted tone, provides a neutral ground that unifies the various elements of the scene, ensuring that the focus remains on the interplay of light and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/pheasants-among-trees-flowers-of-the-four-seasons-kano-shoei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePheasants among Trees: Flowers of the Four Seasons - Kano Shōei — Kanō Shōei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/seven-sages-of-the-bamboo-grove-kano-tanyu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSeven Sages of the Bamboo Grove - Kano Tan'yū — Kanō Tan'yū\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kano Tan'yū","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051665129807,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051680825679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59051680858447,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59051680891215,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59051680923983,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59051680956751,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59051680989519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59051681022287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59051681055055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59051681087823,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59051681120591,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59051681153359,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Four-Seasons_Poster_CompositorV1_1791421321206.jpg?v=1791422421"},{"product_id":"seven-sages-of-the-bamboo-grove-four-elders-of-mt-shang-kano-tan-yu","title":"Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove; Four Elders of Mt. Shang - Kano Tan’yū","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of ink-wash panels by Kano Tan’yū depicting legendary Chinese scholars and hermits in a minimalist, traditional Japanese style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Kano Tan’yū presents two distinct groups of figures from Chinese lore, rendered in the traditional ink-wash style known as sumi-e. The upper panel depicts the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, a group of third-century scholars who retreated from political life to pursue music, poetry, and philosophy. The lower panel portrays the Four Elders of Mt. Shang, figures associated with wisdom and the rejection of imperial service in favour of seclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTan’yū, a central figure of the Kano school during the early Edo period, demonstrates his mastery of brushwork here. The figures are defined by economical, fluid lines that capture their posture and expression without unnecessary detail. The background elements, such as the bamboo stalks and pine branches, are suggested through light washes of ink, creating a sense of atmosphere rather than physical space. This approach reflects the aesthetic preference for simplicity and restraint common in Japanese ink painting of the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced across the panels, with the figures arranged in small, conversational clusters. The negative space is used effectively to suggest the quiet, natural environments where these sages reside. Tan’yū’s ability to convey character through subtle variations in ink density and stroke weight is evident in the distinct personalities of the figures, from the contemplative scholars to the elderly, stoic hermits. This print captures the essence of the original screen paintings, offering a view into the intellectual traditions that informed the artistic output of the Kano school. 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