The Actor Ichikawa Uzayemon IX 1724–1785 in a Female Role
The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of a man dressed as a woman. The man wears a traditional kimono with a floral pattern and a sword at his side. His hair is styled in a traditional Japanese updo. He stands under a traditional Japanese umbrella. He holds a fan in his right hand. The background features a room with tatami mats and shoji screens. The print is done in muted colors, with shades of beige, brown, and green. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-right corner.
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 323 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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