Artwork
Xu You Rinsing his Ear at a Waterfall
Xu You Rinsing his Ear at a Waterfall is a print by the Baroque artist Nishimura Shigenaga. It dates from 1724 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Xu You Rinsing his Ear at a Waterfall is a print by Nishimura Shigenaga, created around 1724. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man, Xu You, seated on a rock, rinsing his ear in a waterfall. His pose and the surrounding environment convey a narrative, with the man's actions and attire suggesting a specific cultural or historical context.
Technique & Style
The composition employs contrasting light and dark colors to create depth. The artist's use of color and shading adds dimensionality to the scene, while Japanese characters on the left side provide additional context.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nishimura Shigenaga spent his life in Edo, a city now called Tokyo, where he carved and printed pictures for a living.
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