Geisha Standing on the Bank of the Sumida River (from the series People Who Like the Latest Fashions and Manners)
1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Geisha Standing on the Bank of the Sumida River (from the series People Who Like the Latest Fashions and Manners) is a 1834 by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
A woman in a bold striped kimono stands near a river, holding a fan and looking out at boats. Behind her, a city skyline and ships float on calm water under a cloudy sky. Her outfit has bright red accents and intricate patterns on the sleeves and hem. This print was made in the early 1830s by a Japanese artist who loved capturing modern life. Notice how the background blends softly with the figure—it’s a trick to make everything feel connected. Look up Utagawa Kuniyoshi next to see more of his sharp, stylish portraits.
