Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Lord
1784
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
About the artist
1784
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Lord is a 1784 by Katsukawa Shunsen, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
A man stands sideways, dressed in a long, patterned robe with bold black lines and flower shapes. His sleeves are wide, and he holds one hand behind his back while the other rests near his side. The robe’s fabric looks stiff, almost like armor, with sharp folds and a belt wrapped around his waist. His hair is pulled back neatly, and he wears a serious expression. The robe’s designs—like crisscrossed diamonds and flowers—look like they’re meant for someone important, maybe a warrior or a noble. The black outlines stand out against a light background, making the patterns pop. Want to see more? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.
