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Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英

1781

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Actor Rain

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Untitled is a 1781 ink by Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英
When & what style?: 1781 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This Japanese woodblock print from the Romanticism movement features a man standing in the rain. He is dressed in a yellow robe and a checkered loincloth, and he holds a sword in his right hand. The background of the print is a gray sky with rain falling from it, and there are some leaves visible at the top of the image. The man's facial expression is one of determination, and his posture suggests that he is ready for action. The use of bold lines and bright colors gives the print a sense of energy and movement. The print is a great example of the Romanticism movement's focus on emotion and drama. To learn more about the artist behind this print, look up Katsukawa Shun'ei.