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Tamechika uses varying line weights to define the figures, the architecture of the ox-drawn carriage, and the natural forms of the pine trees. The figures, dressed in courtly attire, are arranged in small clusters, suggesting the social hierarchy and the specific activities of the imperial party. The negative space is utilised to represent the atmosphere of the hillside, creating a sense of distance without the need for heavy shading or colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a practitioner of the Fukko Yamato-e style, Tamechika sought to reconnect with the aesthetic values of the Heian period. This painting reflects that interest through its subject matter and its restrained, monochromatic palette. The focus remains on the fluid movement of the ink and the clarity of the narrative elements. The scene captures a moment of courtly leisure, balancing the formality of the imperial procession with the organic shapes of the surrounding environment. 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