Artwork
Howling Wolf in a Deep Mountain Valley
Howling Wolf in a Deep Mountain Valley is an unspecified painting by the Nihonga artist Yoshimura Hōryū. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Howling Wolf in a Deep Mountain Valley is a painting featuring a wolf in a mist-shrouded mountain valley, surrounded by towering trees, evoking a sense of depth and atmospheric tension.
Subject & Meaning
The central subject, a howling wolf, is portrayed with realistic detail, characteristic of the artist's skill in depicting wildlife. The scene conveys a moment of primal, solitary expression within a serene, natural environment.
Technique & Style
The artist employs mist and the silhouettes of tall trees to achieve depth and ambiance, blending elements of the Maruyama school tradition with personal flair, particularly in the realistic rendering of the wolf.
History & Provenance
The painter, born in Osaka, was trained under Mori Jihō and influenced by the Maruyama school, reflecting these backgrounds in the work's style and thematic focus on nature and animals.
Context
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