Iwai Hanshiro IV as Oiso no Tora
1774
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1774
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman standing in a room, wearing a traditional Japanese kimono with a floral pattern. She has her hair styled in an updo and is holding a fan in her right hand. The woman is depicted in a formal pose, with her left hand resting on her hip. The background of the painting is a simple, muted color, which helps to focus attention on the woman's figure. The use of bold lines and vibrant colors in this painting is reminiscent of the work of Katsukawa Shunkō, a Japanese artist known for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints.
