August (Horse Given to the Emperor) by Suzuki Toshimoto

August (Horse Given to the Emperor) c. 1910

color-on-silk, hanging-scroll

unusual home photography

pasteup

abstract painting

muted colour palette

color-on-silk

light earthy tone

japan

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

hanging-scroll

tile art

earthy tone

watercolor

Suzuki Toshimoto’s “August (Horse Given to the Emperor)” from c. 1910 depicts a group of figures presenting a horse to the Emperor, possibly in an official ceremony, during a beautiful summer day in Japan. The painting, created in the *nihonga* style, captures the serene atmosphere with meticulous detail, emphasizing the natural elements and the figures’ graceful movements. This work showcases Toshimoto's mastery in portraying the beauty and tranquility of Japanese nature.