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Coastal Landscape, by Iwasa Matabei, unspecified, 1594

Coastal Landscape

Iwasa Matabei

1594

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Coastal Landscape is a 1594 unspecified by Iwasa Matabei, a Renaissance work, depicting Momoyama Period, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Iwasa Matabei
When & what style?
1594 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a serene coastal landscape. The scene is depicted in a soft, muted color palette, with gentle waves lapping at the shore. In the distance, a few trees stand tall, their branches swaying in the breeze. A closer look reveals the delicate brushstrokes and subtle texture of the painting. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the tranquil scene. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art from the same period, you might want to explore the Momoyama period.

About the artist

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Artist

Iwasa Matabei

Iwasa Matabei (岩佐 又兵衛); original name Araki Katsumochi 1578 – July 20, 1650) was a Japanese artist of the early Tokugawa period, who specialized in genre scenes of historical events and illustrations of classical…

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