Artwork
Picture of Minamoto no Yoritomo's Hunt on the Slopes of Mount Fuji
Picture of Minamoto no Yoritomo's Hunt on the Slopes of Mount Fuji is a print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Yoshifuji. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Picture of Minamoto no Yoritomo's Hunt on the Slopes of Mount Fuji is a print by Utagawa Yoshifuji, created around 1844. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene of a black bear rampaging through a village at the foot of a snowy mountain. Figures are shown fleeing or defending themselves with spears and swords, amidst a backdrop of buildings and trees.
Technique & Style
The composition is dense with detail, featuring a rabbit, a rearing horse, and a diving warrior. Bright colors such as red, blue, and green are used to striking effect, with a red umbrella floating in the air adding to the sense of drama.
Artist & collection
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