Byōdōin im Schnee 雪景色の平等院 | Okajima Seikō 岡嶋清曠 | 1828-1877 Drachen who was a major influence

who was a major influence on ink painting in Japan from the 15th century onward (see his most famous painting of six persimmons)

standing isolated and at an angle in the snow

als ob sie in einer imaginär wirkenden Kristall-Kugel ihren barmherzigen inneren Regungen lauschte

which is reminiscent of sunny autumn days

to which this type of painting is deeply connected

Byōdōin im Schnee 雪景色の平等院 | Okajima Seikō 岡嶋清曠 | 1828-1877 Drachen who was a major influenceBydin Temple in Uji, south of Kyoto, is one of Japan's most famous and best preserved medieval temple complexes. It adorns the reverse of the 10 yen bronze coin and is a must see for every tourist. Spectacular photos can be taken of this magnificent temple against the backdrop of a pond where it is reflected. But Okajima Seik doesn't think in such terms. He belongs to the Shij school and is a true Kyoto native, for whom intimacy is more important than