Young Man and Child with a Kite
Isoda Koryūsai (Japanese, 1735–1790)
early-mid 1770s
Medium
color woodblock print
Dimensions
70.8 × 12.2 cm
Classification
Department
Japanese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
Accession Number
1916.1126
Tags
male
About this artwork
Kite-flying is a popular sport in Japan, especially during the New Year's festival. Fanciful kite forms include birds, butterflies, double fans, and portraits of heroes. Traditionally, only boys and men fly kites in Japan.