Artwork
Picture of Minamoto no Yoritomo's Hunt on the Slopes of Mount Fuji
Picture of Minamoto no Yoritomo's Hunt on the Slopes of Mount Fuji is a print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Yoshifuji. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1977.69
- Credit line
- Gift of Claude Cassirer
About this work
Overview
Picture of Minamoto no Yoritomo's Hunt on the Slopes of Mount Fuji is a print by Utagawa Yoshifuji, created around 1844. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene of a black bear rampaging through a village at the foot of a snowy mountain. Figures are shown fleeing or defending themselves with spears and swords, amidst a backdrop of buildings and trees.
Technique & Style
The composition is dense with detail, featuring a rabbit, a rearing horse, and a diving warrior. Bright colors such as red, blue, and green are used to striking effect, with a red umbrella floating in the air adding to the sense of drama.
Artist & collection
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