Chrysanthemums
1604
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
About the artist
1604
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Chrysanthemums is a 1604 unspecified by Kitagawa Sōsetsu, a Baroque work, depicting Floral Pattern, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a simple vase of chrysanthemums on a wooden table. The flowers are bright yellow with small green leaves, outlined in black. The background is plain and light, so the flowers stand out. The artist, Kitagawa Sōsetsu, often painted nature scenes during Japan’s Edo period. His work was less about detail and more about bold shapes and strong lines. This simple style was common then and feels modern even today. If you like this bold style, check out the work of Tani Bunchō.
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