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Mountains and Ravine

Mountains and Ravine, by Suzuki Fuyō, unspecified, 1805
Mountains and Ravine, by Suzuki Fuyō, unspecified, 1805

Mountains and Ravine is an unspecified painting by Suzuki Fuyō. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Mountains and Ravine is a painting by Suzuki Fuyō, created in 1805. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a rugged mountain landscape with deep ravines and jagged peaks, featuring earthy tones and subtle hints of green in the valleys. Tiny dots indicate the presence of distant villages or travelers along the cliffs.

Technique & Style

Fuyō employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to convey texture, achieving a rough, uneven effect on the mountains. The ink gradates to soft edges in the distance, while remaining sharp in the foreground, creating a sense of depth.

Mountains and Ravine
Mountains and Ravine, Suzuki Fuyō

Artist & collection

Artist

Suzuki Fuyō

Suzuki Fuyō (1752–1816) was a Japanese artist, born in Igara.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Mountains and Ravine?

Mountains and Ravine was painted by Suzuki Fuyō in 1805.

Where can I see Mountains and Ravine?

Mountains and Ravine is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Can I buy a print of Mountains and Ravine?

Museum-quality prints of Mountains and Ravine are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.