Standing figure of an actor of the Ichikawa family, probably Danjuro IV
A standing male figure wearing a traditional Japanese kimono with a predominantly brown and orange color scheme, featuring a patterned design; a white sash is wrapped around the waist; the kimono has a long orange lining visible at the sides; he wears a tall black hat; his right hand is raised near his chest; a sword with a brown and white handle and white and black blade is partially visible behind his back; his facial features include a long nose and a small mouth; he has a white face with red markings; the background is beige; the floor appears brown; there is some Japanese text in the bottom right corner.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1726–1792
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 303 × 623 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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