Ike Taiga
1723–1776 · Japanese painting · 8 works
Ike Taiga (1723 to 1776) was born in Kyoto and, after his father died, first made a living selling painted fans. He learned Chinese literati painting from imported woodblock-printed books and from Chinese monks in Japan, and became a leading figure among Kyoto’s literati. Also a master of calligraphy, poetry and seal carving, he even painted with his fingers.
8 works · 1700–1776
1700–1740 · 4 works
Walk these 4In the museum: Japanese painting room · 2 works
1745–1776 · 4 works
Walk these 4Ike Taiga learned Chinese literati painting from printed books and from Chinese monks in Japan, and the Art Institute of Chicago credits him with giving it a Japanese spirit and humor. This room shows China’s West Lake and a Chinese poem in pictures, the Zen figures Hanshan and Shide, and a crowd of Japanese pilgrims painted without a normal brush.
In the museum: Japanese painting room · 3 works
Chōbunsai Eishi
Nanamachi of the Yotsumeya with Attendants Sumano and Akashi, c. 1787
Hon’ami Kōetsu
A Poem from the Shin Kokinshu with Design of Shinobugusa (Moss Fern), 1605-10
Ito Jakuchu
Kanzan and Jittoku, 18th century
