Actor Yamashita Yaozo
1759
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1759
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Actor Yamashita Yaozo is a 1759 by Katsukawa Shunshō, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a Japanese actor in a traditional costume. He wears a kimono with a floral pattern and a black obi around his waist. The actor's hair is styled in a traditional Japanese manner, with a few loose strands framing his face. His right arm is bent, and his hand is near his face. The actor's facial expression is serious, with a hint of sadness in his eyes. The background of the painting is a simple, muted color that does not distract from the subject. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.
Katsukawa Shunshō spent his life in Edo (now Tokyo), where the city’s teahouses and theaters buzzed with energy.
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