Who painted Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening?

Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening was painted by Tao Hong in 1604.

Where can I see Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening?

Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening?

Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening?

Museum-quality prints of Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening

Tao Hong , 1604

Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Tao Hong. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1999.223
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. Lee

About this work

Overview

Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening is a painting by Tao Hong, a versatile artist. The work depicts a serene rural scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows farmers returning home after a day in the fields, set against a landscape with a shallow stream and dormant rice fields. The scene conveys the beginning of the farming season and hope for a good harvest, as indicated by returning birds and emerging green foliage.

Technique & Style

Tao Hong employs light colors and nuanced brushwork to achieve an effect of natural light and luminosity, creating a peaceful atmosphere.