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