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The Lovers Ohan and Choemon (from the series Joruri Ballads in the Tokiwazu and Tomimoto Styles), by Kitagawa Utamaro, 1804

The Lovers Ohan and Choemon (from the series Joruri Ballads in the Tokiwazu and Tomimoto Styles)

Kitagawa Utamaro

1804

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Lovers Ohan and Choemon (from the series Joruri Ballads in the Tokiwazu and Tomimoto Styles) is a 1804 by Kitagawa Utamaro, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Kitagawa Utamaro
When & what style?
1804 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts two people, one with a pink bow in their hair, the other with a white cloth around their neck. The person with the bow is looking down, while the other person is looking up. The background is a light color, with some Japanese writing on it. The painting has a romantic feel to it, with the two people gazing at each other. The use of soft colors and gentle lines adds to the intimate atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

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