Artwork

Festival Scenes

Festival Scenes, by Suzuki Nanrei, unspecified, 1817
Festival Scenes, by Suzuki Nanrei, unspecified, 1817

Festival Scenes is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Suzuki Nanrei. It dates from 1817 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Festival Scenes is a genre painting by Suzuki Nanrei, created in 1817. It is a horizontal composition depicting numerous figures engaged in various activities.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows people in traditional Japanese attire participating in a festival, with some playing instruments, carrying items, or walking. The plain background allows the focus to be on the figures and their actions.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by detailed renderings of the figures' activities, with attention to how they hold objects or instruments. The color palette is generally subdued, with occasional brighter accents.

History & Provenance

The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Suzuki Nanrei

Suzuki Nanrei (1775–1844) was a Japanese artist.

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