Who created "Acteur Iwai Hanshiro IV in de rol van courtisane"?

Acteur Iwai Hanshiro IV in de rol van courtisane was created by Katsukawa Shunsho in 1780 - 1790.

What medium is "Acteur Iwai Hanshiro IV in de rol van courtisane"?

Acteur Iwai Hanshiro IV in de rol van courtisane is color woodcut.

Is "Acteur Iwai Hanshiro IV in de rol van courtisane" in the public domain?

Yes, Acteur Iwai Hanshiro IV in de rol van courtisane is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Acteur Iwai Hanshiro IV in de rol van courtisane

Q: When was "Acteur Iwai Hanshiro IV in de rol van courtisane" created?

This artwork was created 1780 - 1790.

Katsukawa Shunsho

1780 - 1790

Medium

color woodcut

Dimensions

147; 325

About this artwork

Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt and the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Kunsten en Wetenschappen

Art Historical Context

This vibrant color woodcut by Katsukawa Shunsho captures the celebrated Kabuki actor Iwai Hansiro IV in the role a courtesan, a to the onnagata tradition where male performers masterfully embodied female characters. Created between 1780 and 1790 during Japan's Edo period, the print exemplifies *yakusha-e*—actor portraits that were wildly popular among theater enthusiasts. Shunsho, a leading figure in the ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world") movement, remarkable realism to his subjects, with expressive faces, flowing robes, and dynamic poses that evoke the drama of the stage. The narrow ...

Acteur Iwai Hanshiro IV in de rol van courtisane

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