Segawa Michinosuke Wearing a Padded Plaid Robe
1805
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1805
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a person wearing a large, padded robe with a red and white plaid pattern. The robe is open, revealing a white undergarment with a floral design. The person's hair is styled in an updo, and they wear a headband. The background of the painting is a solid color, which helps the figure stand out. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art from this period, you might want to explore the work of artist Utagawa Toyokuni.
