Artwork
Man and Two Women at the Sea Shore
Man and Two Women at the Sea Shore is a print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Toyokuni I. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1916.935
- Credit line
- Anonymous Gift
About this work
Overview
Man and Two Women at the Sea Shore is a print created by Utagawa Toyokuni in 1797, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three figures, a man and two women, seated by the water's edge, dressed in loose clothing. One woman holds a fan, while the other grasps a small bowl, as a boat appears in the distance.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold black outlines and flat colors, the figures are set against a lighter background, exemplifying a style typical of Japanese woodblock prints.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Toyokuni was a born showman who made sure the energy of Edo’s kabuki stage never faded on paper.
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