Matsumoto Koshiro IV as a Townsman Standing Beside a Water Barrel
1770
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1770
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a man in a long, patterned robe with a sword at his side. His outfit is mostly red and brown, and he’s standing near a wooden barrel. Behind him, there’s a building with Japanese writing on it. The man’s face is calm, and he looks like a regular person, not a warrior. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to make the scene clear. Next, look up Torii Kiyomitsu to see more of his work.
