Segawa Kikunojo (Roko) Holding an Umbrella
1764
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1764
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a person holding an umbrella. The person is Segawa Kikunojo, a Japanese actor. He's dressed in traditional clothes and the background is simple. The poem on the print translates to "in the spring shower shall I know his umbrella", which adds a poetic touch. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Torii Kiyomitsu (Japanese, 1735–1785).
