1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Shrine Attendant Raking Maple Leaves is a 1834 by Katsushika Hokusai, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man in traditional Japanese clothing, raking leaves with a broom. He's wearing a blue kimono and a white robe, and has a green hat on his head. The man is standing in front of a stone lantern, with some plants behind it. The background is a light color, and there are some red leaves scattered around. The painting has a simple, yet elegant style. The use of muted colors and gentle lines creates a sense of calmness. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the way the leaves are depicted, with each one carefully rendered. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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