The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I as Akoya in the Play Edo Meisho Midori Soga, Performed... Japan, c.1779. Creator: Shunsho

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The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I as Akoya in the Play Edo Meisho Midori Soga, Performed... Japan, c.1779. Creator: Shunsho

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I as Akoya in the Play Edo Meisho Midori Soga, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Second Month, 1779, Japan, c. 1779

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Drag Female Impersonator Hosoban Kabuki Kabuki Actor Katsukawa School Katsukawa Shunshō Katsumiyagawa Yusuke Left Sheet Of Diptych Matsusuke Onoe Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Shunsho Morita Theatre Olive Green Onnagata Onoe Matsusuke Onoe Matsusuke I Oyama Shunsho Shunsho Katsukawa Shunsho Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Staff Walking Staff Color Woodblock Print Playhouse

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This woodblock print, created by the renowned artist Shunsho, showcases Onoe Matsusuke I in the role of Akoya from the Edo Meisho Midori Soga play, performed at the Morita Theater in the second month of 1779 in Japan. The eighteenth century print, a part of the Katsukawa School, displays the actor in an olive green kimono and hosoban, a narrow-sleeved jacket, typical of the male impersonator, or onnagata, tradition in Kabuki theater. Matsusuke, with a serious expression, dons a feminine wig and makeup, turning away from the viewer, adding an element of mystery and intrigue to the image. The use of color, particularly the vibrant green hue, adds depth and dimension to the print, highlighting the intricacies of the costume and the actor's expressive features. The left sheet of this diptych, the print is a testament to the artistic school's dedication to capturing the essence of the theater and its performers, providing a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Japan during the Edo period. The print, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of Kabuki theater on Japanese art and entertainment.

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