Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Temple Page

1774

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Temple Page is a 1774 by Katsukawa Shunshō, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Katsukawa Shunshō
When & what style?: 1774 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a young man dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, kneeling on the ground. He is wearing a long, flowing robe with a pattern of flowers and leaves, and his hair is styled in a neat bun. The young man is holding a basket of flowers in his hands, and he appears to be in a contemplative mood. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, which helps to focus attention on the figure in the foreground. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of calm and serenity in this painting. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art, you might want to check out the work of artist Katsukawa Shunshō.