{"id":116887,"title":"Akashi Bay","medium":"Folding fan, mounted as hanging scroll, ink on paper sized with mica","classification":"Paintings, Calligraphy","dimension":"8 1/2 × 17 1/2 in. (21.59 × 44.45 cm) (image)","object_name":"fan mounted as hanging scroll","continent":"Asia","country":"Japan","nationality":"Japanese","dated":"late 18th century","room":"G225","list":"whm","role":"Artist","inscription":"L half of fan: あかしがたこよひの月乃影きよく波ぢはるけきふねぞこぎ行く (On Akashi Bay / this evening's moon / is glittering brightly -- / boats far out at sea / are rowing away.) (SA)","signed":"LRC: 玉瀾 {Gyokuran}","markings":"R center, red oval relief seal; LRC, two red square seals; sticker R roller cap: [Gyokuran]","text":"Gyokuran depicts a Japanese scene, one that she likely observed first-hand, rather than an idealized and imagined Chinese landscape. This fan is typical of Gyokuran's oeuvre—small in format, and lacking in great drama, but rich in refinement, finesse and tranquility. The mood set by the poem is echoed in the painting. Using an atmospheric perspective, Gyokuran depicts a poignant image of the loneliness of a cold autumn evening as distant fishing boats sail away, the suggestion of loved ones left behind.\n<br />\nOn Akashi Bay\n<br />\nthis evening's moon\n<br />\nis glittering brightly—\n<br />\nboats far out at sea\n<br />\nare rowing away","creditline":"Gift of the Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture; formerly given to the Center by Mr and Mrs Makiji Hase","accession_number":"2013.29.1129","artist":"Ike (Tokuyama) Gyokuran","life_date":"Japanese, 1727–1784","department":"Asian Art","rights_type":"Public Domain","image_width":4507,"image_height":2247,"recent":0,"see_also":[],"sort_number":"2013    29 1129","dynasty":"Edo period (1603–1868)","image":"valid","public_access":1,"curator_approved":0,"highlights":0,"Cache_Location":"116000\\800\\80\\116887","Primary_RenditionNumber":"clark_20151023005441.jpg","Rights_Image_Display":"Full","TitleAlt":"明石図扇面","list:whm":true,"mtime":"2026-02-04T06:00:50.797Z"}