Sansetsu Matsumoto: Harmony Between Man and Nature in Edo Period Ink Paintings Sansetsu Matsumoto (松本人左衛門), born around 1589 and died in Kyoto in 1651, stands as a pivotal figure within the artistic landscape of Japan’s Edo period—a time marked by social stability under Tokugawa rule and an unparalleled flourishing of cultural expression. Though biographical details remain somewhat sparse due to the limitations of historical records, Matsumoto's legacy rests firmly upon his mastery of *sumō* (墨画), specifically landscapes rendered in monochrome ink wash technique, which cemented his reputatio…