Artwork

Painting Seven from Album of Paintings by Haizan

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

Painting Seven 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 Seven from Album of Paintings by Haizan, circa 1890, is a serene Japanese landscape by Yoshitsugu Haizan, now in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil scene with a distant mountain, a house among trees in the middle distance, and a figure on a hill in the foreground, engaging the viewer's gaze. The composition conveys a sense of calmness and contemplation.

Technique & Style

Executed primarily in muted grays and blacks, the work features expressive brushstrokes and nuanced shading, which collectively create a pronounced sense of depth and texture.

History & Provenance

Created around 1890 by Yoshitsugu Haizan, the painting is part of an album of his works. It is currently held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Context

This piece reflects the traditional Japanese aesthetic of capturing serene natural environments, often infused with a sense of human presence in harmony with nature.

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.