The Military Tales of Han and Chu: Fan Kuai of the Han
1824
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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1824
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Military Tales of Han and Chu: Fan Kuai of the Han is a 1824 by Utagawa Kunisada, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a fierce warrior with wild hair and a scowling face. He’s holding a long spear and looks ready for battle. The background is packed with swirling clouds, bold patterns, and bright colors like red, blue, and gold. The warrior’s angry expression stands out against the busy, decorative backdrop. This style was common in Japanese prints of the time. Next, check out Utagawa Kunisada for more of his dramatic warrior scenes.
