Howling Wolf in a Deep Mountain Valley
1912
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1912
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Howling Wolf in a Deep Mountain Valley is a 1912 unspecified by Yoshimura Hōryū, a Nihonga work, depicting Taisho Period, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a wolf howling in a misty mountain valley surrounded by tall trees. The artist's use of mist and trees creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The artist was especially good at painting animals, which adds to the realism of the scene. You can learn more about similar works at the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.
A wolf howls beneath the tall pines in a misty landscape. The painter was born in the bustling city of Osaka in the Kansai region. He studied with Mori Jihō (1818–1891) and admired the Maruyama school of painters. He was especially gifted at depicting deer, monkeys, tigers, weasels, and other animals.
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Yoshimura Hōryū (1874–1950) was a Japanese artist.
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