Who painted Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream?

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream was painted by Katsukawa Shunkō in 1780.

Where can I see Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream?

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream?

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream

Katsukawa Shunkō , 1780

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream is a print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunkō. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1921.1286
Credit line: Gift from J. H. Wade

About this work

Overview

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream is a print by Katsukawa Shunkō, created around 1780. The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a samurai, Otani Hiroji III, standing by a stream. He wears a robe with a red lining and a green skirt with white spots, and holds a sword in his right hand. His serious expression and traditional topknot hairstyle convey a sense of dignity.

Technique & Style

The print features a predominantly light-colored background with dark lines and shapes suggesting trees or rocks. Shunkō's use of color and composition creates a contemplative atmosphere, characteristic of his work in the ukiyo-e tradition.