Hasegawa Tohaku

Hasegawa Tohaku was a renowned Japanese painter from the late 16th to early 17th century, famous for his monochromatic ink paintings. He is best known for his " Pine Tree" folding screen, which captures the serenity and natural beauty of trees with subtle brushwork and layered ink tones. Tohaku’s work exemplifies Zen aesthetic principles, emphasizing simplicity, harmony, and nature's spirit. His influence helped shape Japanese ink painting traditions, blending Chinese techniques with Japanese sensibilities. Tohaku’s artistry continues to be celebrated as a masterful expression of minimalism and spiritual depth within traditional Japanese art.