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The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Spirit of the Courtesan Takao, in the Shosagoto Danc... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
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The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Spirit of the Courtesan Takao, in the Shosagoto Danc... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Spirit of the Courtesan Takao, 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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Candle Holder Candleholder Candlestick Courtesan Cream Cream Colour Drag Female Impersonator Hosoban Kabuki Kabuki Actor Kamogawa Noshio Kamogawa Noshio Ii Katsukawa School Katsukawa Shunshō Katsumiyagawa Yusuke Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Shunsho Morita Theatre Nakamura Noshio Nakamura Noshio I Noshio Kamogawa Noshio Nakamura Onnagata Oyama Shunsho Shunsho Katsukawa Shunsho Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Spirit Color Woodblock Print Playhouse Shosagoto Takao
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This woodblock print, titled "The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Spirit of the Courtesan Takao, 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)" by the renowned artist Shunsho, dates back to the 18th century in Japan. The print showcases Nakamura Noshio I, a prominent Kabuki actor of the Katsukawa School, in the role of the Spirit of the Courtesan Takao. In this scene from the Morita Theater, Noshio dons a stunning hosoban kimono, adorned with intricate maple leaf patterns, and assumes the guise of a female courtesan in the final act of the play. The candleholder and candlestick in the foreground add an element of drama and illumination to the scene, while the cream-colored background accentuates the vibrant hues of the actor's costume. This print is a testament to the artistic school of Katsukawa and the rich cultural heritage of Kabuki theater in Japan during the Edo period. The elegance and sophistication of the courtesan's attire, combined with the dramatic lighting and expressive facial features of the actor, make this a truly mesmerizing work of art.
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