Who painted Chushingura: Act VIII of The Storehouse of Loyalty?

Chushingura: Act VIII of The Storehouse of Loyalty was painted by Kitagawa Utamaro in 1794.

Where can I see Chushingura: Act VIII of The Storehouse of Loyalty?

Chushingura: Act VIII of The Storehouse of Loyalty is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Chushingura: Act VIII of The Storehouse of Loyalty?

Chushingura: Act VIII of The Storehouse of Loyalty is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Chushingura: Act VIII of The Storehouse of Loyalty?

Museum-quality prints of Chushingura: Act VIII of The Storehouse of Loyalty are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Chushingura: Act VIII of The Storehouse of Loyalty

Kitagawa Utamaro , 1794

Chushingura: Act VIII of The Storehouse of Loyalty is a print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1921.356
Credit line: Gift from J. H. Wade

About this work

Overview

Chushingura: Act VIII of The Storehouse of Loyalty is a print by Kitagawa Utamaro, created around 1794. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women in traditional Japanese attire. One plays a stringed instrument, while the other holds a scroll. A dog and red curtain are also present, set against an indoor backdrop with wooden floors and lattice walls.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold outlines and flat colors, characteristic of the style. The woman playing the instrument is rendered with a focused expression and carefully detailed fingers.