Artwork

Mountain and River in Storm

Mountain and River in Storm, by Hirowatari Setsuzan, unspecified, 1604
Mountain and River in Storm, by Hirowatari Setsuzan, unspecified, 1604

Mountain and River in Storm is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Hirowatari Setsuzan. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Mountain and River in Storm is a landscape painting by Hirowatari Setsuzan, dated to around 1604. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a dramatic mountain landscape rising from a body of water, evoking a sense of turmoil and energy. Trees cling to rocky slopes, and choppy water suggests an impending storm.

Technique & Style

Executed primarily in black and gray ink on a light background, the work features quick brushstrokes that convey a sense of roughness and wildness. A red stamp and black signature in the corner serve as the artist's mark.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.