Artwork

Man and Two Women at the Sea Shore

Man and Two Women at the Sea Shore, by Utagawa Toyokuni I, 1797
Man and Two Women at the Sea Shore, by Utagawa Toyokuni I, 1797

Man and Two Women at the Sea Shore is a print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Toyokuni I. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Man and Two Women at the Sea Shore is a print created by Utagawa Toyokuni in 1797, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three figures, a man and two women, seated by the water's edge, dressed in loose clothing. One woman holds a fan, while the other grasps a small bowl, as a boat appears in the distance.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold black outlines and flat colors, the figures are set against a lighter background, exemplifying a style typical of Japanese woodblock prints.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Utagawa Toyokuni I

Artist

Utagawa Toyokuni I

Toyokuni was a born showman who made sure the energy of Edo’s kabuki stage never faded on paper.

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