Nakamura Utaemon IV as Ono Sadakuro in Act Five of Kanadehon Chushingura, Naka Theater
1838
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1838
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting depicts a man in a dramatic pose, with his right leg bent and his left leg extended. He wears a black robe with a red lining, and his hair is tied back. In his right hand, he grasps a sword, while his left hand is outstretched. The background features a dark, smoky atmosphere with rocks and trees. The man's facial expression is intense, with his mouth open and his eyes narrowed. His posture conveys a sense of tension and energy. The overall mood of the painting is one of drama and action. The painting is a work by Utagawa Sadamasu (Japanese).
