Chushingura: Act I of The Storehouse of Loyalty

1794

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Chushingura: Act I of The Storehouse of Loyalty is a 1794 by Kitagawa Utamaro, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Kitagawa Utamaro
When & what style?: 1794 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in traditional Japanese clothing. The main figure is a man wearing a hat and a kimono, holding a cup and a fan. He is surrounded by three women, one of whom is holding a bird. The background is a mix of colors, including yellow, orange, and black. The painting has a lot of detail, with intricate patterns on the clothing and accessories. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.