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Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebizō (Ichikawa Danjūrō V) in the play The Colored Reins of a Loving Wife (Koi nyōbō somewake tazuna)

Tōshūsai Sharaku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a man with black hair styled in a traditional Japanese updo. He has a large nose and mouth, and is wearing a red robe with beige accents and geometric patterns. The robe has a high collar and folds around his neck. His hands are clasped together in front of him. The background is a dark brown color with some lighter scratches and marks. The image appears to be a woodblock print. The man is looking to his left with a slight smile. Japanese characters are written vertically on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
5th month, 1794
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper with mica ground
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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