1937
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Crytomeria Avenue is a 1937 by Hiroshi Yoshida, depicting Showa Period, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
In the painting, a serene scene unfolds with towering trees lining a path, their trunks and branches stretching upwards towards the sky. The trees are depicted in various shades of brown and green, with some leaves visible in the foreground. In the background, a soft pink and yellow sky is visible through the trees. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and tranquility, drawing the viewer's eye along the winding path. The trees seem to be swaying gently in the breeze, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. The painting's focus on nature and the use of muted colors are reminiscent of the works of Yoshida Hiroshi, a Japanese artist known for his landscapes and woodblock prints.
Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田 博, Yoshida Hiroshi; September 19, 1876 – April 5, 1950) was a 20th-century Japanese painter and woodblock printmaker.
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