Who created "Acteur Bando Mitsugoro I in de rol van Umeomaru"?

Acteur Bando Mitsugoro I in de rol van Umeomaru was created by Katsukawa Shunsho in 1779.

What medium is "Acteur Bando Mitsugoro I in de rol van Umeomaru"?

Acteur Bando Mitsugoro I in de rol van Umeomaru is color woodcut.

Is "Acteur Bando Mitsugoro I in de rol van Umeomaru" in the public domain?

Yes, Acteur Bando Mitsugoro I in de rol van Umeomaru is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Acteur Bando Mitsugoro I in de rol van Umeomaru

Katsukawa Shunsho

1779

Medium

color woodcut

Dimensions

315; 151

About this artwork

kleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok in zwart met kleurblokken

Art Historical Context

Step into the vibrant world of 18th-century Japanese theater with Katsukawa Shunsho's *Acteur Bando Mitsug I in de rol vanomaru* (1779), a color woodcut print. Shunsho, a leading figure in the ukiyo-e tradition—meaning "pictures of the floating world"—specialized in yakusha-e dynamic portraits of kabuki actors Here, the renowned performer Bando Mitsugoro embodies the dramatic role of Umeomaru, capturing a moment of intense expression amid the theatrical flair of Edo-period Japan. This narrow vertical print (315mm × 151mm) exemplifies the meticulous woodblock technique: a black line block outl...

Acteur Bando Mitsugoro I in de rol van Umeomaru

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