Portrait of Kinokuniya Bunzaemon

Utagawa Toyokuni painted ‘Portrait of Kinokuniya Bunzaemon’ in the early 1800s. It’s a hanging scroll in ink and color on silk. Cleveland Museum of Art.

The painting depicts Kinokuniya Bunzaemon, a prominent Edo-period merchant known for his wealth and influence. The artist captures him in traditional Japanese attire.

The work is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection, reflecting the Edo period’s cultural focus on notable figures of the time.

Utagawa Toyokuni was a key figure in the Utagawa school, recognized for his kabuki actor prints. He led the school to prominence in the 19th century.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio. https://clevelandart.org/art/1985.276

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