Artwork
Portrait of Samurai-Official: Hirai Rinsei
Portrait of Samurai-Official: Hirai Rinsei is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Tsukioka Settei. It dates from 1776 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1999.89.2
- Credit line
- John L. Severance Fund
About this work
Overview
This painting is part of a pair of portraits depicting leaders from the Hirai family, created by Tsukioka Settei.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows a samurai official, Hirai Rinsei, characterized by his calm demeanor and subtle facial lines indicating age and strength, holding a fan in a dark robe.
Technique & Style
The artist's precise brushwork is matched by the calligraphic style of the accompanying inscriptions, written by scholar-officials, which add a layer of depth to the portraits.
Context
The work is representative of Edo-period samurai imagery, a subject explored by Tsukioka Settei in his oeuvre.
Artist & collection
