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The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Okume (right), and Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Koshiba... c. 1779. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
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The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Okume (right), and Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Koshiba... c. 1779. Creator: Katsukawa Shunko
The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Okume (right), and Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Koshiba Yukienojo Disguised as the Eboshi Seller Rokusaburo (left), in the Play Katakiuchi Adana Kashiku, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Seventh Month, 1779, c. 1779
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Cowherd Cross Dressing Diptych Dressed Up Hanshiro Iwai Hosoban Ichikawa Benzo I Ichikawa Monnosuke Ichikawa Monnosuke Ii Ishikawa Monosuke Ii Iwai Hanshiro Iwai Hanshiro Iv Kabuki Kabuki Actor Katsukawa Shunko Katsukawa Shunko I Kiyokawa Denjiro Kotsubo Leading Monnosuke Ichikawa Monosuke Ishikawa Olive Green Shunko Katsukawa Takinaka Hidematsu Ii Takinaka Tsuruzo Tethered Color Woodblock Print Playhouse
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This print showcases the renowned actors Iwai Hanshiro IV and Ichikawa Monnosuke II in their roles as Okume and Koshiba Yukienojo, respectively. Created by the talented artist Katsukawa Shunko during the Edo period in Japan, this color woodblock print beautifully captures the essence of 18th-century kabuki theater. In this diptych composition, we see Iwai Hanshiro IV on the right portraying Okume, while Ichikawa Monnosuke II takes on the character of Koshiba Yukienojo disguised as the Eboshi Seller Rokusaburo on the left. Their vibrant costumes and intricate kimono designs reflect not only their characters' personalities but also highlight the meticulous attention to detail that was characteristic of Japanese art during this era. The play depicted here is "Katakiuchi Adana Kashiku" which was performed at Nakamura Theater in July 1779. The actors' expressive faces and dynamic poses convey a sense of drama and intensity, drawing viewers into their world. Through this image, we are transported back in time to witness a moment from traditional Japanese theater. It serves as a testament to both cultural heritage and artistic excellence. This remarkable piece exemplifies Katsukawa Shunko's mastery of block printing techniques and his ability to capture emotion through visual storytelling. Displayed within an art gallery or institute like The Art Institute of Chicago, this print invites us to appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also its historical significance as a representation of Asian arts and acting traditions.
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