Ichikawa Danjuro II as a Young Samurai
1754
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1754
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a man dressed as a young samurai. His robe is a mix of peach and green plaid, with black trim and a small pouch at his side. He stands straight, holding a folded fan in one hand. The background is plain, but there’s Japanese writing around him and a small mountain scene on the fan. The artist used bold lines and flat colors, typical of Japanese woodblock prints. This style was meant to be simple but striking. Look up Torii Kiyohiro to see more of his work.
