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Monkeys in a Cherry Tree

Mori Sosen

1810

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Ukiyo-e Early 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Monkeys in a Cherry Tree is a 1810 unspecified by Mori Sosen, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Mori Sosen
When & what style?: 1810 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a few monkeys playing in a tree. They are swinging from branches and looking at each other. The tree has thin branches with small flowers and leaves. The background is a solid color. The monkeys are painted in a way that makes them look soft and fuzzy. The branches of the tree are very thin and delicate. The flowers and leaves are small and detailed. The painting is very pretty and fun to look at. If you like this kind of painting, you might also like Romanticism.