Artwork

Fish in a Lotus Pond

Fish in a Lotus Pond, by Donshu Ohara, unspecified, 1804
Fish in a Lotus Pond, by Donshu Ohara, unspecified, 1804

Fish in a Lotus Pond is an unspecified painting by the Nihonga artist Donshu Ohara. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Fish in a Lotus Pond is a painting by Ōhara Donshū, dated to around 1804. The work is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene aquatic scene, divided into two panels. The left panel features a large lotus plant with a yellow flower, while the right panel shows a cluster of lily pads, with fish swimming in both scenes.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of soft brushstrokes and a gentle color palette creates a calming atmosphere, evoking a sense of tranquility through natural colors.

Artist & collection

Artist

Donshu Ohara

Donshu Ohara (1792–1857) was a Japanese artist.

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