Who painted Sanjo Kantaro as a Young Woman Standing in a Wisteria Arbor?

Sanjo Kantaro as a Young Woman Standing in a Wisteria Arbor was painted by Torii Kiyonobu I.

Where can I see Sanjo Kantaro as a Young Woman Standing in a Wisteria Arbor?

Sanjo Kantaro as a Young Woman Standing in a Wisteria Arbor is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Sanjo Kantaro as a Young Woman Standing in a Wisteria Arbor?

Sanjo Kantaro as a Young Woman Standing in a Wisteria Arbor is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Sanjo Kantaro as a Young Woman Standing in a Wisteria Arbor

Torii Kiyonobu I

Sanjo Kantaro as a Young Woman Standing in a Wisteria Arbor is a print by the Baroque artist Torii Kiyonobu I. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1916.1128
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade

About this work

Overview

Sanjo Kantaro as a Young Woman Standing in a Wisteria Arbor is a hand-colored print featuring a traditionally dressed young woman in a wisteria arbor.

Technique & Style

The print employs urushi-e, a technique that involves applying deer glue over black pigment to achieve a lustrous effect, and may include metal filings for added decoration. Characteristic of the artist's style, the print is hand-colored with black outlines.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted in traditional Japanese attire, suggesting a connection to Japanese culture or theater, as the title references a character, Sanjo Kantaro.

History & Provenance

The print is the work of Torii Kiyonobu I, an artist from a family tradition of painters of Kabuki posters, who primarily created prints of actors and scenes from plays.