Who painted Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya?

Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya was painted by Torii Kiyomitsu in 1764.

Where can I see Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya?

Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya?

Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya

Torii Kiyomitsu , 1764

Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya is a print by the Romanticist artist Torii Kiyomitsu. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1985.329
Credit line: The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin Smith

About this work

Overview

Kametani Jujiro as the Shirabyoshi Dancer Yuya is a woodblock print created by Torii Kiyomitsu around 1764.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a shirabyoshi dancer, likely Yuya, holding a fan and scroll, with a basket of fruit and a flowering branch nearby. Japanese text along the right side provides context, while a small moon symbol is visible in the top corner.

Technique & Style

The design features bold colors, including greens, pinks, and blacks, with intricate details on the dancer's robe. The lively pose, with one leg bent forward, conveys a sense of movement.

History & Provenance

The print is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.