Sunset over Autumn Mountains
1869
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Hoashi Kyōu
Hoashi Kyōu (1810–1884) was a Japanese artist, born in Ōita district.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Sunset over Autumn Mountains is a 1869 unspecified by Hoashi Kyōu, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a quiet mountain scene at dusk. Twisted trees cling to rocky slopes, their branches bare or dusted with hints of autumn. A winding path cuts through the hills, leading toward a small building in the distance. The colors are mostly soft grays and browns, with a faint glow near the top where the sky meets the mountains. The artist used quick, sketchy brushstrokes to suggest movement in the trees and rocks, almost like a quick watercolor sketch. The mood feels calm but a little lonely, with no people in sight. Want to see more works like this? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Hoashi Kyōu (1810–1884) was a Japanese artist, born in Ōita district.
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