Who painted Daoist Immortal?

Daoist Immortal was painted by Hanabusa Itchō.

Where can I see Daoist Immortal?

Daoist Immortal is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Daoist Immortal?

Daoist Immortal is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Daoist Immortal

Hanabusa Itchō

Daoist Immortal is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Hanabusa Itchō. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Daoist Immortal is a 1742 religious painting by Japanese artist Hanabusa Itchō, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two figures on a journey through a serene landscape, one atop a flying horse with a staff, the other on a donkey clutching a bundle. Their long robes and solemn expressions imply a spiritual or mystical endeavor, rather than an ordinary travel.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold black lines defining the subjects against a predominantly empty, light background of sky and hills. The sparse composition highlights the figures and their mounts.

History & Provenance

Created in 1742 by Hanabusa Itchō. The painting's current location is The Cleveland Museum of Art, though its history prior to acquisition is not detailed here.

Context

Reflects Hanabusa Itchō's eclectic style, which blended traditional Japanese elements with Western influences, a unique approach for its time.

Legacy

As a work by Hanabusa Itchō, it contributes to the understanding of 18th-century Japanese art's experimentation with cross-cultural stylistic fusion.