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The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as a Shirabyoshi Dancer in Musume Dojo-ji in the Play Ed... c. 1783. Creator: Shunsho
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The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as a Shirabyoshi Dancer in Musume Dojo-ji in the Play Ed... c. 1783. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as a Shirabyoshi Dancer in Musume Dojo-ji in the Play Edo no Hana Mimasu Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Fourth Month, 1783, Japan, c. 1783
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Center Sheet Of Triptych Drag Entertainer Entertainers Female Impersonator Hamamuraya Roko Hosoban Kabuki Kabuki Actor Katsukawa School Katsukawa Shunshō Katsumiyagawa Yusuke Kikunojo Iii Kikunojo Segawa Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Shunsho Nakamura Theatre Onnagata Oyama Segawa Kikunojo Iii Segawa Kikunojo Iv Shirabyoshi Shunsho Shunsho Katsukawa Shunsho Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Color Woodblock Print Playhouse
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This woodblock print, created by the renowned artist Shunsho, depicts Segawa Kikunojo III in the role of a Shirabyoshi dancer in the play "Edo no Hana Mimasu Soga," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the fourth month of 1783. The print is a center sheet of a triptych from the Katsukawa School. Shirabyoshi was a traditional dance that originated in the Heian period (794-1185) and was performed by female entertainers. In this print, Kikunojo III, a male kabuki actor, masterfully portrays a female Shirabyoshi dancer. He wears a vibrant, floral kimono with a hosoban (narrow stripe) design, accessorized with a colorful obi (sash) and a traditional headdress. The print showcases the intricate details of Kikunojo III's costume, which includes a black under-kimono and a layered, flowing outer kimono adorned with flowers and leaves. The artist, Shunsho, expertly captures the grace and elegance of the Shirabyoshi dance through the expressive pose and the fluid lines of the print. This artwork is a testament to the rich artistic traditions of Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868) and the skillful mastery of the Katsukawa School. The print also highlights the versatility of the kabuki actor, who could convincingly portray both male and female roles, adding to the entertainment value of the performance. The print is a valuable addition to any collection of Asian art, showcasing the beauty and intricacy of Japanese art and the captivating world of Edo period theater.
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