Diamond Gate

1921

Japanese, 1870 - 1931

In 1921 Kakô held a solo exhibition entitled Exploration of Beauty in the Diamond Mountains, inspired by his trip to Korea the previous year. Diamond Gate depicts a site famous for the fantastic landscape and natural rock gate. Kakô stylized the scenery by emphasizing the odd shapes of the rocks and peaks and using a striking combination of ink and vivid blue. The exuberant brushstrokes and the scattered green dots communicate a vibrant feeling.

Ink and colors on paper

overall: 68 3/8 x 41 3/4 in. (173.6 x 106 cm)

Gift of Griffith and Patricia Way, in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Seattle Art Museum

2010.41.26

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum "Journeys in Landscape: Modern Art in Japan", November 26, 2004 - January 30, 2006

Published ReferencesMichiyo, Morioka; Berry, Paul. "Modern Masters of Kyoto: The Transformation of Japanese Painting Traditions," Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1999, p. 169-170, illus. 43.

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