Ike no Taiga (池大雅)

Ike no Taiga (池大雅) was an influential artist active during the period spanning 1600 to 1759. The artist’s output consists primarily of painting and calligraphy, emphasizing landscape studies and classical texts. Works by Ike no Taiga (池大雅) are held in major international institutions, affirming his prominence in his era.

The artist is well-represented in collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which holds a total of fifteen items, including eleven known paintings. These works demonstrate a variety of subjects, often integrating sophisticated calligraphic elements with visual scenes.

Notable paintings held in collections include the large-scale Orchid Pavilion Gathering; Autumn Harvest Festival and the calligraphic representation Heart Sutra (Hannya Shingyō) and Landscape. The artist also specialized in works derived from literary sources, such as Two Poems from the Collection of Ancient and Modern Poems (Kokin wakashū), and studies focusing on nature, exemplified by Fishing Boat on Reed Covered Bank and Calligraphy. Unique technical explorations are also documented, notably the specialized work Finger Painting of a Landscape.

The enduring quality of the artist’s output ensures its availability for research; many Ike no Taiga (池大雅) paintings and prints fall into the public domain, offering access to high-quality prints and downloadable artwork. The historical and artistic importance of these works maintains their status as museum-quality artifacts suitable for advanced study.