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Imaginary portrait, Shuihuzhuan of Stage: Tōryūdai (Mitate Suikoden Tōrōdai) - Actor Nakamura Shikan plays Suekichi

Toyohara Kunichika

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of a man with his head tilted back and eyes closed, while another figure embraces him from behind. The embracing figure wears a kimono with a geometric pattern and a red sash. The man has dark hair, and a headpiece on his head; his kimono has a dragon design. Three hanging scrolls with Japanese writing are visible in the background. Red flowers adorn the top. The background features vertical blue and white stripes. The man appears to be an actor, as indicated by his costume and the setting. His expression suggests a dramatic or theatrical scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1875
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
433 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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