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Ichikawa Danjuro V in a Shibaraku Role

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A man dressed in traditional Japanese clothing sits on the floor with his head resting on his knees. He wears a red robe with white and gold designs, including a large white and red square pattern on the back. His robe is wrapped around his body, with the left side tucked under his right arm. A sword with a black handle and guard is visible behind him, to his left. The man's hair is black and styled in a traditional Japanese manner. The background features a decorative wall or screen with a light green and beige design, including lines, curves, and geometric shapes. The image is rendered in a traditional Japanese woodblock print style.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1779
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
289 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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