Artwork
Mounted Courtier Crossing the River Tamagawa at Ide
Mounted Courtier Crossing the River Tamagawa at Ide is an unspecified painting by the Ukiyo-e artist Tsukioka Sessai. It is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Mounted Courtier Crossing the River Tamagawa at Ide is a painting by Tsukioka Sessai, created around 1850. It is a traditional Japanese work held at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a courtier on horseback crossing a river, accompanied by two attendants. The figures are shown in profile, gazing down at the water, as the horse steps into the river. The scene is rendered with attention to the details of the figures' clothing and the horse's movement.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by bold lines and vivid colors, executed in a traditional Japanese style. The artist's use of color is notable, with the brown kimono and horse contrasting with the red and green robes of the attendants.
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