Artwork

Painting Nine from Album of Paintings by Haizan

Painting Nine from Album of Paintings by Haizan, by Yoshitsugu Haizan, unspecified, 1890
Painting Nine from Album of Paintings by Haizan, by Yoshitsugu Haizan, unspecified, 1890

Painting Nine from Album of Paintings by Haizan is an unspecified painting by Yoshitsugu Haizan. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Painting Nine, part of the Album of Paintings series, was executed by Japanese artist Yoshitsugu Haizan around 1890. The work is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is displayed among other late‑nineteenth‑century Japanese paintings.

Subject & Meaning

The composition, identified as the ninth piece in Haizan’s album, follows the traditional format of a single‑panel painting, though specific iconography and narrative content are not detailed in the available records.

Technique & Style

Created during the Meiji period, the painting reflects Haizan’s use of ink and color on paper typical of the era’s ukiyo‑e influenced works, combining precise line work with subtle washes to convey depth and atmosphere.

History & Provenance

After its production in the early 1890s, the piece entered the international art market and was eventually acquired by the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains in the museum’s permanent collection.

Artist & collection

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