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The Actor Ichikawa Danzō III as a Court Noble

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a man in traditional Japanese clothing. He wears a red robe with white and red designs on the sleeves and chest. Underneath, a green and red patterned garment is visible on his shoulders and upper back. His hair is styled in a traditional Japanese manner, with black hair hanging down on either side of his face. A white beard extends from his chin. He holds a sword at his side, with the scabbard visible behind his back. His face is painted red and white. The background of the image is beige with a grey gradient at the bottom. A small signature is visible at the bottom center.

Artwork Details

Date
1768
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
302 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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