Monkey Hanging from a Branch, Spring 1770, Maruyama ?kyo, Japanese, Shij?, 1733 - 1795, 34 1/2 ¡Ñ 12 1/8 in. (87.63 ¡Ñ 30.8 cm) (image)71 1/2 ¡Ñ 18 3/8 in. (181.61 ¡Ñ 46.67 cm) (mount), ink and light color on silk, Japan, 18th century, Maruyama ?kyo founded the Maruyama school of art and based his works on direct observation of nature, giving them a distinct realism. ?kyo¡¦s keen eye is obvious in the firm grip of the monkey¡¦s paws and the wrinkles around the monkey¡¦s eyes, which gives an intensity to its gaze.