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Segawa Kikunojo II as the Heron Maiden (from the series Ichimura Theater), by Ippitsusai Bunchō, 1770

Segawa Kikunojo II as the Heron Maiden (from the series Ichimura Theater)

Ippitsusai Bunchō

1770

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Segawa Kikunojo II as the Heron Maiden (from the series Ichimura Theater) is a 1770 by Ippitsusai Bunchō, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Ippitsusai Bunchō
When & what style?
1770 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a woman in traditional Japanese attire, holding a parasol and standing in front of a tree. She is dressed in a white kimono with a blue and red sash, and her dark hair is styled in an updo. The parasol is yellow and green, with a black handle. The woman's facial expression is serene, and she appears to be lost in thought. The background of the painting is a muted gray, which helps to focus attention on the woman and her parasol. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Ippitsusai Bunchō.

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