1822
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Nakamura Utaemon as Inanoya Hanbei is a 1822 by Shunkōsai Hokushū, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a portrait of a man dressed in bold, colorful robes. His face is simple but expressive, with big eyes and a slight smile. The background is plain, keeping all focus on him and his bright, patterned clothing. The red and black fabrics look like traditional Japanese garments, maybe for a play or ceremony. The artist used clean lines and flat colors, which makes the figure stand out sharply. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
Shunkōsai Hokushū spent his life in Osaka, where the city’s lively theater scene shaped his work.
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