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Perspective Pictures for The Treasure House of Loyalty

Perspective Pictures for The Treasure House of Loyalty, by Kitao Masayoshi, 1794
Perspective Pictures for The Treasure House of Loyalty, by Kitao Masayoshi, 1794

Perspective Pictures for The Treasure House of Loyalty is a print by the Romanticist artist Kitao Masayoshi. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Perspective Pictures for The Treasure House of Loyalty is a print by Kitao Masayoshi, created around 1794. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a social gathering on a stone staircase, with figures in traditional Japanese attire, some carrying parasols. The scene conveys a sense of conviviality and celebration, with people interacting and enjoying each other's company.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of colors and textures to achieve a sense of depth and atmosphere, capturing the surroundings, including trees and a tiled-roof building, in the background.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Kitao Masayoshi

Artist

Kitao Masayoshi

Kitao Masayoshi (1764–1824) was a Japanese artist, born in Edo.

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