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Toba-e (Comic Picture)

Unknown

1657

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Ukiyo-e Baroque Allegory

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Toba-e (Comic Picture) is a 1657 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1657 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This picture shows two figures fighting. One looks like a warrior in red and blue, swinging a sword. The other is a big, wild creature with curly hair and arms, wearing a loose blue robe. The background is plain with a thin gold border at the top and bottom. The warrior’s face is simple, almost cartoon-like. The creature’s wild hair and tangled limbs make it look strong but clumsy. The colors are flat—no shadows or depth. Look up Baroque next to see more art where movement and drama matter.