Artwork
Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Lord in Formal Dress
Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Lord in Formal Dress is a print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunkō. It dates from 1789 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, created in 1789 by Katsukawa Shunkō, is titled Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Lord in Formal Dress and is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dignified male figure, identified as the actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II, standing indoors in formal attire, holding a fan and a sword. The setting includes a window with a blossoming branch outside, suggesting a ceremonial or dignified context.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by bold outlines and flat, vibrant colors, typical of the Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print style, which was often used for theater portraits.
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