Mountain and River in Storm
1604
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1604
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Mountain and River in Storm is a 1604 unspecified by Hirowatari Setsuzan, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a dramatic mountain rising from a body of water. The artist used mostly black and gray ink on a light background, with quick brushstrokes that make the scene feel rough and wild. Trees cling to the rocky slopes, and the water below looks choppy, as if a storm is coming. The artist left a small red stamp and black signature in the corner—this was a common way for painters to mark their work back then. The scene looks simple but is packed with energy, almost like the mountain itself is alive. If you like this style, check out Baroque to see how other artists used bold light and shadow.
Hirowatari Setsuzan (1674–1674) was a Japanese artist.
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