Courtesan on the Town with Attendants at Night
1812
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1812
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Courtesan on the Town with Attendants at Night is a 1812 by Kubo Shunman, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image shows a group of people in traditional Japanese clothing. The man on the left wears a gray robe and holds a black object with a patterned design. The women are dressed in vibrant kimonos, with one holding a fan and another carrying a box adorned with flowers. The scene is set against a subtle, muted background, which allows the colorful attire of the figures to take center stage. The overall atmosphere is one of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, explore the works of artists who contributed to this style.
