The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kudo Kanaishi in the Play Izu-goyomi Shibai no Ganjitsu... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho

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The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kudo Kanaishi in the Play Izu-goyomi Shibai no Ganjitsu... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kudo Kanaishi in the Play Izu-goyomi Shibai no Ganjitsu, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1772, Japan, c. 1772

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Center Sheet Of Triptych Danjuro Ichikawa V Danjuro Icjikawa Danjuro Ishikawa Danjuro V Icjikawa Ebizo Ichikawa Hosoban Ichikawa Danjuro V Ichikawa Ebizō Ichikawa Hakuen I Icjikawa Danjuro Icjikawa Danjuro V Ishikawa Danjuro Ishikawa Danjuro V Izu Goyomi Shibai No Ganjitsu Kabuki Kabuki Actor Katsukawa School Katsukawa Shunshō Katsumiyagawa Yusuke Matsumoto Koshiro Iii Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Shunsho Morita Theatre Orange Orange Colour Shunsho Shunsho Katsukawa Shunsho Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa V Ichikawa Danjuro Color Woodblock Print Playhouse

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This woodblock print, created by the renowned artist Shunsho, showcases Ichikawa Danjuro V in his role as Kudo Kanaishi in the Kabuki play "Izu-goyomi Shibai no Ganjitsu," performed at the Morita Theater in the eleventh month of 1772. The print is a center sheet of a triptych, and its vibrant colors and intricate details transport us back to the Edo period of eighteenth-century Japan. Danjuro V, a prominent figure in the Kabuki world, is depicted wearing a hosoban costume, a traditional Japanese garment characterized by its narrow width. The green color of his clothing, a common choice for the Kudo Kanaishi character, adds to the overall dramatic effect of the scene. The print also features the influence of the Katsukawa School, with its meticulous attention to detail and expressive portrayal of the actor's facial features and body language. The print's rich heritage is evident in its artistic schooling, which is rooted in the Asian continent's artistic traditions. The use of color woodblock printing techniques adds to the print's allure, showcasing the skill and artistry of the artist and the craftsmanship of the printmakers. The print serves as a testament to the importance of Kabuki theater in Japanese culture and entertainment during the Edo period, and its preservation in galleries and museums allows us to appreciate the artistic achievements of the past.

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