Waterfall Deep in the Mountains

1908-9

Japanese, 1870 - 1931

A magnificent view of rocky mountain peaks in mist, with massive volumes and folds of the rocks depicted by accumulated brushstrokes in subtle tones. A waterfall suggests moisture and freshness while connecting foreground trees and the towering peaks, establishing a sense of the mountain's scale. Green Bamboo, (the screens adjacent to this painting), reflects Kako's supreme skill in creating a rich variety ranging from representational to abstract, with different brush techniques and mediums. Griffith and Patricia Way were among the first to fully appreciate Kak?'s innovative artistic achievement and begin collecting his work.

Ink on silk

82 5/8 x 20 5/8 in. (209.9 x 52.4cm)

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

2010.41.30

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "SAM at 75: Building a Collection for Seattle", May 5, 2007 - September 9, 2007

Published ReferencesMichiyo, Morioka; Berry, Paul. "Modern Masters of Kyoto: The Transformation of Japanese Painting Traditions," Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1999, p. 150, illus. 32.

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