1888
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Branch of Begonia in Bloom is a 1888 by Kōno Bairei, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a delicate branch with large leaves and small flowers. The leaves are a light gray color with darker veins, and the flowers are a slightly lighter shade. The stems and branches are thin and curved, giving the plant a sense of movement. The painting is done in a simple, yet detailed style, with a focus on capturing the texture and shape of the leaves and flowers. The background is a plain, off-white color, which helps to highlight the plant. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of Kono Bairei, a Japanese artist who was active during the late 19th century.
Kōno Bairei (幸野 楳嶺; March 3, 1844 – February 20, 1895) was a Japanese painter, book illustrator, and art teacher.
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