Ichikawa Danjûrô VII als Yoshimune no Munesada met waaier en Ichikawa Omezô in de rol van Sekibei met bijl
Medium
nishikie, with metallic pigments, blindprinting and tsuyazuri
Dimensions
200; 167
About this artwork
J.A. Bierens de Haan Bequest, Amsterdam
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of 19th-century Japanese kabuki with this exquisite ukiyo-e print bytagawa Toyokuni (1769–1825), a master of the genre renowned for his dynamic yakusha-e portraits of actors. Titled *Ichikawa Danjûrô VII als Yoshimune Munesada met wier en Ichikawa Oô in de rol van Sekibei met bijl* (1822), it captures two stars of the stage: the legendary Ichikawa Danjrô VII as the noble Yoshimune no Munesada wielding a fan, and Ichikawa Omezô as the fierce Sekibei brandishing an axe. Measuring a compact 200 × 167 mm, this intimate scene freezes a dramatic moment, showcasing Toyokun...