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The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Spirit of Monk Seigen in the Shosagoto Dance Sequen... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
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The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Spirit of Monk Seigen in the Shosagoto Dance Sequen... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Spirit of Monk Seigen in the Shosagoto Dance Sequence "Sono Utsushi-e Matsu ni Kaede" (A Shadow-Picture of Pine and Maple), the Last Scene of Part Two of the Play Keisei Momiji no Uchikake (Courtesan in an Over-Kimono of Maple Leaf Pattern), Performed at the Morita Theater from the Ninth Day of the Ninth Month, 1772, Japan, c. 1772
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Beige Candle Holder Candleholder Candlestick Danjuro Ichikawa V Danjuro Icjikawa Danjuro Ishikawa Danjuro V Icjikawa Drag Ebizo Ichikawa Female Impersonator Hosoban Ichikawa Danjuro V Ichikawa Ebizō Ichikawa Hakuen I Icjikawa Danjuro Icjikawa Danjuro V Ishikawa Danjuro Ishikawa Danjuro V Kabuki Kabuki Actor Katsukawa School Katsukawa Shunshō Katsumiyagawa Yusuke Matsumoto Koshiro Iii Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Shunsho Monk Monks Onnagata Oyama Right Sheet Of Diptych Shunsho Shunsho Katsukawa Shunsho Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Spirit V Ichikawa Danjuro Color Woodblock Print Shosagoto
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This woodblock print, titled "A Shadow-Picture of Pine and Maple: The Last Scene of Part Two in the Play 'Keisei Momiji no Uchikake' (Courtesan in an Over-Kimono of Maple Leaf Pattern)," showcases the renowned Japanese actor Ichikawa Danjuro V (1738-1804) as the Spirit of Monk Seigen in the Shosagoto Dance Sequence, performed at the Morita Theater on the ninth day of the ninth month in 1772. The print is the work of the esteemed artist Shunsho (active c. 1765-1800), who was a leading figure in the Katsukawa School during the Edo period (1603-1868). In this exquisite image, Danjuro V dons a striking costume, adorned with beige and vibrant maple leaf patterns, which is traditionally known as a hosoban robe. The actor's dramatic pose, with one leg lifted and his arms outstretched, emphasizes the intensity and grace of the Spirit of Monk Seigen's dance. The print also features a candle holder, symbolizing the theatrical performance, and a candle, representing the illumination of the arts. The intricate color woodblock print showcases the artistic school's mastery of the color palette, with the warm tones of the maple leaves contrasting against the cool beige background. The print's title, "Sono Utsushi-e Matsu ni Kaede," translates to "A Shadow-Picture of Pine and Maple," highlighting the harmonious blend of nature and artistry in the scene. This work of art is a testament to the rich heritage of Japanese theater and the enduring influence of the Katsukawa School on the artistic world of the eighteenth century.
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