Good Omen, Shunkyo Yamamoto (1931)
This is a picture of Mt.Penglai (Horai-san), which has been rumored to be home to hermits since ancient China. The mountain is imaginary, worshipped by people, who commend their eternal souls to the gods. Shunkyo, however, vividly expressed the landscape as if he had actually visited. He successfully depicted the people who carry packages and exchange greetings, and the clear water and realistic mountains of surrounding areas. His delicate touch is exquisite. When this work was unveiled in Kyoto, a pack of visitors admired his talent.
Yamamoto Shunkyo was born in Shiga-ken in 1871 and lived in Kyoto. He was a pupil of Kōno Bairei, Nomura Bunkyo and Mori Kansai. During the 1890’s he became known as a new talent by his participation in various exhibitions.
