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Painting Twelve 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 Twelve 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 features a serene landscape with a few trees and bushes in the foreground, set against a backdrop of hills and a body of water. In the distance, a few birds are flying, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. The artist has used a range of brushstrokes and colors to create a sense of depth and texture, with the trees and bushes rendered in bold, expressive strokes. The hills and water are depicted in softer, more muted tones, creating a sense of distance and calm. The painting's use of light and shadow adds to its sense of depth and atmosphere, with the trees and bushes casting long shadows across the ground. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.