ink and color on silk

Spring, Summer and Winter Landscapes

Kawabata Gyokusho was born in Kyoto but moved to Tokyo in 1866 to briefly study Western style painting with the English artist Charles Wirgman (1832-1891). In 1890 he was appointed […]

Carp Swimming up a Waterfall

Carp leaping up waterfalls are a symbol of perseverance, fortitude and scholastic accomplishment. Just as the carp that makes it to the top of the falls turns into a dragon, […]