Artwork
Portrait of Samurai-Official: Hirai Rinsei
Portrait of Samurai-Official: Hirai Rinsei is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Tsukioka Settei. It dates from 1776 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This painting is part of a pair of portraits depicting leaders from the Hirai family, created by Tsukioka Settei.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows a samurai official, Hirai Rinsei, characterized by his calm demeanor and subtle facial lines indicating age and strength, holding a fan in a dark robe.
Technique & Style
The artist's precise brushwork is matched by the calligraphic style of the accompanying inscriptions, written by scholar-officials, which add a layer of depth to the portraits.
Context
The work is representative of Edo-period samurai imagery, a subject explored by Tsukioka Settei in his oeuvre.
Artist & collection
