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StatsHell
601
30.0cm x 90.0cm
A scroll inscribed with the characters for “Hell” would have made viewers reflect on their conduct and the transience of worldly phenomena. This work is a striking example of the individualistic calligraphy favored in Rinzai Zen circles and among tea aesthetes. Seigan Sōi, whose explosive brushwork creates the impression of a blade cutting through the paper, was abbot of Daitokuji Temple in Kyoto.
Questions & Answers
How do contrast and harmony combine in "Hell"?
The color composition of "Hell" by Seigan Sōi combines a balanced contrast with a unified palette harmony.
What is the dominant color of "Hell" by Seigan Sōi?
The dominant color of "Hell" by Seigan Sōi is walnut (#765d40).
How is "Hell" by Seigan Sōi proportioned, and how big is it?
"Hell" by Seigan Sōi is proportioned as a landscape work of 30.5cm x 90.2cm.
Seigan Sōi (1522 – 1591)
Explore Seigan Sōi’s serene landscapes & Zen artistry. Japanese painter (1522-1591), disciple of Sesshū, known for ink paintings & tea ceremony mastery. Discover his legacy!
About this artwork
- Title: Hell
- Artist: Seigan Sōi
- Year: 601
- Original dimensions: 30.0cm x 90.0cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Inventory number: 1984.326.A-F
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
