1837
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Banana Plant and Chrysanthemum is a 1837 unspecified by Tsubaki Chinzan, a Nihonga work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a tall banana plant with long, wavy leaves. Small clusters of light blue-green leaves and buds grow along its stem. A few bright yellow flowers with spiky petals pop up near the bottom and middle. The background is plain and pale, letting the plants stand out. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to make the leaves look alive and textured. The flowers add a splash of color against the simple backdrop. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
Tsubaki Chinzan, originally Tasuku was a Japanese painter in the nanga style. His other art names include Hekiin Sambō, Kyūan (休庵), Shikyūan (四休庵) and Takukadō (琢華堂).
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