Artwork
Horses and Grooms in the Stable
Horses and Grooms in the Stable is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The work presents a horizontally elongated interior divided into two registers.
About this work
History & Provenance
It has been exhibited at the Cleveland Museum of Art, including a notable display in 2018 as part of the exhibition 'Masterpieces of Japanese Art'.
Created in 1512 in Japan, this painting is attributed to the Tosa School. The work entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is currently held and identified by the accession number 1934.373.1. No specific details regarding the original commission, intermediate ownership history, or the specific circumstances of its creation are provided in the available records.
Horses and Grooms in the Stable is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, where it is cataloged under the accession number 1934.373.1. The work was created in 1512 in Japan and is classified as a painting. It has been exhibited at the Cleveland Museum of Art, including a notable display in 2018 as part of the exhibition 'Masterpieces of Japanese Art'.
Overview
The work presents a horizontally elongated interior divided into two registers. In the upper register five horses of varying coat colours occupy a row of wooden stalls, while the lower register depicts stable hands attending to the animals. The composition is rendered in a restrained palette of earth tones, punctuated by occasional bright accents such as red garments.
Subject & Meaning
The scene captures a quotidian moment within a working stable, emphasizing the relationship between the animals and their caretakers. The calm demeanor of the horses and the composed activity of the grooms suggest a harmonious routine rather than a dramatic event.
Technique & Style
Executed with careful delineation of forms, the painting balances linear clarity with subtle modeling of light across the wooden structures and flesh. The muted golds and greens convey atmospheric depth, while the modest use of color highlights focal points, such as the red robes and a dog perched on a bench.
Artist & collection
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