Artwork

Painting Thirteen from Album of Paintings by Haizan

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

Painting Thirteen 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

Created in 1892 by Yoshitsugu Haizan, this work is a landscape painting catalogued as number thirteen in his Album of Paintings. It is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a small village set within a snow‑covered mountain scene. The muted palette of grays and whites is punctuated by the faint pink of a few rooftops, suggesting a quiet, wintry atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Haizan employs loose, rapid brushwork that renders snow and tree branches with a sketch‑like texture. The handling of paint creates a sense of immediacy, while the overall effect remains restrained and atmospheric.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the painting has remained in the public domain, eventually entering the holdings of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s Japanese art collection.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.