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Seated Official

Unknown

1704

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Ukiyo-e 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Seated Official is a 1704 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1704 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man in formal robes sitting at a low table. He’s reading or writing on folded papers, which are propped up like a book. The background is plain, but his dark clothes stand out against the light area behind him. The artist used bold, flat colors and simple shapes—no fancy shadows or depth. It looks like the man is a scholar or official, judging by his clothes and the serious look on his face. If you like this style, check out the Baroque movement next.