Puppy with Dandelions
1620
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1620
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Puppy with Dandelions is a 1620 unspecified by Tawaraya Sōtatsu, a Baroque work, depicting Dog, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a small dog sitting among bright yellow dandelions. The colors are bold and simple, with no fancy details. The dog looks calm but alert, like it’s watching something nearby. Sōtatsu often painted nature scenes with strong shapes and bright colors. This work shows how he mixed everyday life with bold art styles. The dandelions stand out against the plain background. If you like this, check out Tawaraya Sōtatsu (Japanese, c. 1570–c. 1640).
Tawaraya Sōtatsu (俵屋 宗達; c. 1570 – c. 1640) was a Japanese furniture designer and painter of the Rinpa school. Sōtatsu is best known for his decorations of calligraphic works by his partner Hon'ami Kōetsu (1558–1637),…
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