Ichikawa Ebijuro II as Horiguchi Manzaemon
1829
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1829
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Ichikawa Ebijuro II as Horiguchi Manzaemon is a 1829 by Utagawa Kunihiro, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a man in a blue kimono, holding two swords and standing in a grassy area with trees and bushes in the background. He has black hair and is looking down, with his right leg bent and his left leg straight. The man's kimono features a white and blue floral pattern, and he is wearing a red and gold obi around his waist. His swords are sheathed, and he appears to be in a dynamic pose, as if he is about to move or attack. The painting's use of bold colors and dramatic composition creates a sense of tension and energy, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
