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Nakamura Utaemon IV as a Warrior Standing in the Snow, by Shunbaisai Hokuei, 1835

Nakamura Utaemon IV as a Warrior Standing in the Snow

Shunbaisai Hokuei

1835

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Nakamura Utaemon IV as a Warrior Standing in the Snow is a 1835 by Shunbaisai Hokuei, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Shunbaisai Hokuei
When & what style?
1835 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a warrior standing in the snow, dressed in a colorful kimono and holding a sword. The warrior's kimono is decorated with intricate patterns and designs, and he wears a serious expression on his face. The background of the painting is a snowy landscape, with trees and rocks visible in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the warrior lost in thought as he stands in the snow. To learn more about this style of art, check out the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Shunbaisai Hokuei
Artist

Shunbaisai Hokuei

Shunbaisai Hokuei, also known as Shunkō III, was a designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints in Osaka, and was active from about 1824 to 1837.

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