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Landscape, by Ishō Tokugan, unspecified, 1742

Landscape

Ishō Tokugan

1742

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape is a 1742 unspecified by Ishō Tokugan, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Ishō Tokugan
When & what style?
1742 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet mountain scene with winding paths and small buildings tucked into the hills. Trees cling to rocky slopes, and a faint river cuts through the landscape. The colors are mostly earthy browns and soft grays, with darker lines defining the shapes. Notice how the artist used loose, flowing brushstrokes to suggest movement in nature—like wind through the trees. The scene feels peaceful but also a little mysterious, as if you’re looking at a distant place. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this painting in person.

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