Sunset Glow over a Fishing Village, from Eight Views of Xiao-Xiang

Sesshū Tōyō

Cleveland Museum of Art

A painting depicting a landscape with a large rocky cliff surrounded by trees and a body of water. The cliff is positioned on the right side of the painting and rises steeply from the water's edge. The cliff face is rugged and rocky, with some trees growing out of the rock. In the foreground, there are smaller hills and trees. A small boat is visible on the water in the lower left corner. The sky above is hazy and appears to be a warm, golden color, suggesting a sunset. The painting is rendered in shades of brown and gray, with a gold border around the edges. The overall style of the painting is traditional Asian, with bold brushstrokes and a focus on natural scenery. The painting is vertically oriented.