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Painting Thirteen from Album of Paintings by Haizan

Yoshitsugu Haizan

1892

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Nihonga Realism Late 19th Century Landscape Meiji Period Or Taisho Period

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Painting Thirteen from Album of Paintings by Haizan is a 1892 unspecified by Yoshitsugu Haizan, a Impressionism work, depicting Meiji Period Or Taisho Period, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Yoshitsugu Haizan
When & what style?: 1892 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet village nestled in a snowy mountain landscape. The scene is mostly gray and white, with a few pink roofs peeking through bare trees. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the snow and branches a textured, almost sketchy look. The artist left black calligraphy along the top and sides, adding a poetic touch to the scene. The writing looks like it’s part of the painting itself, not just a label. If you like this style, check out the Meiji period for more Japanese art from this era.