Who painted Sawamura Gennosuke as Satsuma Gengobei?

Sawamura Gennosuke as Satsuma Gengobei was painted by Utagawa Toyokuni I in 1805.

Where can I see Sawamura Gennosuke as Satsuma Gengobei?

Sawamura Gennosuke as Satsuma Gengobei is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Sawamura Gennosuke as Satsuma Gengobei?

Sawamura Gennosuke as Satsuma Gengobei is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Sawamura Gennosuke as Satsuma Gengobei?

Museum-quality prints of Sawamura Gennosuke as Satsuma Gengobei are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Sawamura Gennosuke as Satsuma Gengobei

Utagawa Toyokuni I , 1805

Sawamura Gennosuke as Satsuma Gengobei is a print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Toyokuni I. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1977.67
Credit line: Gift of Claude Cassirer

About this work

Overview

This print, Sawamura Gennosuke as Satsuma Gengobei, is a work by Utagawa Toyokuni, created around 1805. It is a Japanese woodblock print held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man in a black outfit with two crossed swords, conveying a serious expression. The crossed swords suggest a connection to a warrior or an actor portraying one.

Technique & Style

The bold use of black and white, along with a simple gray background featuring diagonal lines, is characteristic of the style of Japanese woodblock prints. The edges are framed by a black border adorned with fan shapes and swirls.