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Painting Ten from Album of Paintings by Haizan

Yoshitsugu Haizan , 1892

Painting Ten from Album of Paintings by Haizan, by Yoshitsugu Haizan, unspecified, 1892
Painting Ten from Album of Paintings by Haizan, by Yoshitsugu Haizan, unspecified, 1892

Painting Ten from Album of Paintings by Haizan is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Yoshitsugu Haizan. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Painting Ten from Album of Paintings is a work by Yoshitsugu Haizan, dated to 1892. It is a painting in the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tree with branches and leaves, rendered in black and white. Japanese characters are inscribed on the right side of the composition. The tree is centrally placed, with some foliage and branches extending to the sides, surrounded by empty space.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by visible brushstrokes and a soft, gentle appearance, evoking a traditional aesthetic. The monochromatic palette and delicate treatment of the tree's forms contribute to its understated elegance.

Context

The painting is a product of the Meiji period, a time of significant cultural and artistic change in Japan.

Artist & collection

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