Artwork

Horse Stable

Horse Stable, by Unknown, unspecified, 1504
Horse Stable, by Unknown, unspecified, 1504

Horse Stable is an unspecified painting by the Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This Japanese screen painting depicts a vibrant scene of prized horses in stables, accompanied by various human activities on adjacent verandas.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork juxtaposes dynamic elements: horses in stalls, falconers with birds of prey, and people engaged in strategic board games like go and shōgi, creating a lively atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The unknown artist densely populated the scene, filling every corner with activity, characteristic of the artistic style of the Muromachi period.

Context

The painting reflects the pastimes of Japanese nobles during the Muromachi period, who enjoyed falconry and board games as leisure activities.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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