1797
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro as a Samurai is a 1797 by Utagawa Toyokuni I, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a samurai standing in front of a tree. He is wearing a robe with a grid pattern and has a sword at his side. The samurai's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be looking down. The background of the painting is simple, with a few trees and hills visible behind the samurai. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the samurai's serious expression and the peaceful background creating a sense of calm. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art, you might want to explore the work of Utagawa Toyokuni, a Japanese artist known for his woodblock prints.
Toyokuni was a born showman who made sure the energy of Edo’s kabuki stage never faded on paper.
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