Artwork
Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Lord in Formal Dress
Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Lord in Formal Dress is a print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunkō. It dates from 1789 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.1284
- Credit line
- Gift from J. H. Wade
About this work
Overview
This print, created in 1789 by Katsukawa Shunkō, is titled Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Lord in Formal Dress and is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dignified male figure, identified as the actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II, standing indoors in formal attire, holding a fan and a sword. The setting includes a window with a blossoming branch outside, suggesting a ceremonial or dignified context.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by bold outlines and flat, vibrant colors, typical of the Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print style, which was often used for theater portraits.
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