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Each scroll features a Chinese beauty who is lavishly dressed and exquisitely coiffed in the fashion of a Tang aristocratic lady. Though not identified by the artist, we can safely assume that he intended the beauty eyeing peonies on the left to refer to Yang Guifei (Japanese: Yōkihi), the infamous consort of Emperor Xuanzong (685–792) of the Chinese Tang dynasty, whose beauty was said “to put the flowers to shame.” The court lady with brush in hand, seated at a desk fashioned from a scholar’s stone with potted orchids behind her, is more difficult to identify. However, she is likely Yanji (Japanese: Enkitsu), a low-ranking concubine of Emperor Wen of Zheng who had an auspicious dream of orchids. Genki is recognized as one of the two most talented artists, along with Matsumura Goshun (1752–1811), to emerge from the circle of Maruyama Ōkyo (1733–1795), the founder of a school of naturalistic painting in Kyoto.

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komai ki, also known as genki, was a japanese painter born in 1747 in japan and died in 1797. he was a prominent figure in the edo period (1615–1868) and a pupil of maruyama ōkyo. komai ki is best known for his chinese studies and his talent in painting, which showcased various subjects, including haiku poems and scenes of the four seasons in kyoto.

artistic style and influences

komai ki's artistic style was heavily influenced by chinese literati painting and calligraphy, which emphasized individual expression and personal interpretation over technical skill. his works, such as yanji with orchids and yang guifei with peonies, demonstrate his mastery of ink and color on silk, showcasing the unique texture and beauty of japanese paper.

notable works and collections

* scenes of the four seasons in kyoto (1778) - a handscroll featuring ink and color on silk, currently part of the mary griggs burke collection at the metropolitan museum of art * yanji with orchids and yang guifei with peonies (110 x 56 cm, silk) - a painting showcasing komai ki's talent in capturing chinese beauties

legacy and impact

komai ki's legacy is reflected in his work being part of prominent collections, including the metropolitan museum of art. his artistic style, though often overshadowed by his master maruyama ōkyo, demonstrates a unique approach to japanese painting. komai ki's self-effacing personality, as reflected in his chosen artistic name "shiun," implies a humble and reserved individual who concealed his talent.

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komai ki

1747 - 1797 , Japan

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Maruyama Shijō School
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Maruyama Ōkyo']
Date Of Birth: Tokyo, Japan (1747)
Full Name: Komai Ki
Nationality: Japanese
Notable Artworks:
- Scenes of the four seasons in kyoto
- Yanji with orchids and yang guifei with peonies
Place Of Birth: Tokyo

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