Artwork

Painting Three from Album of Paintings by Haizan

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

Painting Three 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 Three from Album of Paintings by Haizan, created in 1892 by Yoshitsugu Haizan, is an ink painting housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, characterized by its serene and minimalist depiction of a natural scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a peaceful mountain landscape with sparse vegetation and a winding path, accompanied by a small bird on a lower branch, evoking a sense of tranquility and harmony with nature.

Technique & Style

Executed with loose, light brushstrokes and ample negative space, the work employs a sketchy, suggestive approach rather than detailed realism, reflective of contemporary Japanese artistic tendencies.

History & Provenance

Dating to 1892, during Japan's Meiji period, the painting's style aligns with the era's artistic responses to rapid modernization, emphasizing traditional techniques in a shifting cultural landscape.

Context

The Meiji period (1868-1912) saw Japan's opening to the West, leading to a blend of traditional and modern influences in art. This piece embodies the retention of classical Japanese aesthetics amidst change.

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.