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四代目松本幸四郎とその家庭|The Kabuki Actor Matsumoto Kōshirō IV was painted by Torii Kiyonaga in 1783.

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四代目松本幸四郎とその家庭|The Kabuki Actor Matsumoto Kōshirō IV is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Artwork

四代目松本幸四郎とその家庭|The Kabuki Actor Matsumoto Kōshirō IV

Torii Kiyonaga , 1783

四代目松本幸四郎とその家庭|The Kabuki Actor Matsumoto Kōshirō IV is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Torii Kiyonaga. It dates from 1783 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, created around 1783 by Torii Kiyonaga, depicts a serene domestic scene. Held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, it showcases the artist's skill in capturing everyday life.

Subject & Meaning

The print features three figures in a traditional Japanese room: a seated man smoking, a standing woman holding a lantern, and a kneeling woman with a child. The man's attire suggests he may be Matsumoto Kōshirō IV, a kabuki actor, highlighting the intersection of domesticity and profession.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper, the print's simple composition and bright hues evoke a sense of calm liveliness. Kiyonaga's use of straightforward shapes and bold colors contributes to the scene's tranquil atmosphere.