

Ichikawa Danjūrō II (?) Performing Shibaraku in the Ichimura Theater
A large room with a high ceiling filled with people, featuring a stage with a roofed platform. The room has a traditional Japanese architectural style with wooden beams and pillars. The walls are made of wood paneling. The ceiling has exposed beams and is decorated with circular objects. There are two levels of seating, with the lower level having a crowd of people and the upper level having a railing and spectators. A man on the stage wearing a traditional Japanese outfit, with his arms positioned aggressively. He has a dramatic facial expression. The color scheme is predominantly brown and black. The overall atmosphere suggests a traditional Japanese performance or event.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1738
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 401 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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