Who painted Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream?

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream was painted by Katsukawa Shunkō in 1780.

Where can I see Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream?

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream?

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream

Katsukawa Shunkō , 1780

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream is a print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunkō. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Otani Hiroji III as a Samurai Standing Beside a Stream is a print by Katsukawa Shunkō, created around 1780. The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a samurai, Otani Hiroji III, standing by a stream. He wears a robe with a red lining and a green skirt with white spots, and holds a sword in his right hand. His serious expression and traditional topknot hairstyle convey a sense of dignity.

Technique & Style

The print features a predominantly light-colored background with dark lines and shapes suggesting trees or rocks. Shunkō's use of color and composition creates a contemplative atmosphere, characteristic of his work in the ukiyo-e tradition.