Who painted Rain Clearing over a Summer’s Mountain?

Rain Clearing over a Summer’s Mountain was painted by Seifū Yohei III in 1904.

Where can I see Rain Clearing over a Summer’s Mountain?

Rain Clearing over a Summer’s Mountain is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Rain Clearing over a Summer’s Mountain?

Rain Clearing over a Summer’s Mountain is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Rain Clearing over a Summer’s Mountain

Seifū Yohei III , 1904

Rain Clearing over a Summer’s Mountain is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Seifū Yohei III. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2022.151
Credit line: Gift of James and Christine Heusinger

About this work

Overview

Rain Clearing over a Summer’s Mountain is a painting by Yohei III, a Japanese artist who worked in both ceramics and painting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a mountain landscape with a temple in the middle ground, divided into foreground, middle ground, and background. The misty atmosphere creates a sense of depth and ambiguity, leaving space between perception and understanding.

Technique & Style

The composition follows literati painting conventions, with brushwork characterized by ovals of inkwash and dry-brushed dots and lines, giving a casual, spontaneous feel. The soft, blurred edges evoke a sense of sfumato, a technique that blends boundaries.

History & Provenance

Yohei III created the painting, later authenticated by his son Yohei IV in 1919. The artist's Imperial Household Artist seal and signature seal are present on the painting, alongside a title inscription.