Who painted Landscapes (one of a pair)?

Landscapes (one of a pair) was painted by Unkoku Tōyo in 1604.

Where can I see Landscapes (one of a pair)?

Landscapes (one of a pair) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Landscapes (one of a pair)?

Landscapes (one of a pair) is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Landscapes (one of a pair)

Unkoku Tōyo , 1604

Landscapes (one of a pair) is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unkoku Tōyo. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2015.469.1
Credit line: Gift from the Collection of George Gund III

About this work

Overview

Landscapes (one of a pair) is a 17th-century Japanese landscape painting, dated to circa 1604, attributed to Unkoku Tōyo and part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene, natural scene featuring rolling hills, trees, a prominently twisted tree in the foreground, and a distant boat on calm water, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

Unkoku Tōyo employed a diverse color palette (deep blues/greens, warm browns/grays) to achieve depth and atmosphere, combined with bold, expressive brushstrokes that impart energy and movement.

History & Provenance

Created around 1604, the work is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art; for biographical context on the artist, see Unkoku Tōyo.