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Young Man Playing Football, by Suzuki Harunobu, 1764

Young Man Playing Football

Suzuki Harunobu

1764

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Young Man Playing Football is a 1764 by Suzuki Harunobu, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Suzuki Harunobu
When & what style?
1764 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

I see a painting of a young man playing football. He's dressed in a traditional Japanese outfit, with a kimono and hakama. The background is a simple, muted color. The young man is shown in a dynamic pose, with his body twisted as he kicks the ball. His facial expression is focused and determined. The overall mood of the painting is one of energy and movement. This painting is an example of Romanticism, a style that emphasizes emotion and imagination. You might also want to check out more works by Suzuki Harunobu, the artist who created this piece.

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