Who created "The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role"?

The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role was created by Katsukawa Shunsho in c. 1774.

What medium is "The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role"?

The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role is Color woodblock print; large hosoban.

Is "The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role" in the public domain?

Yes, The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role

Q: When was "The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role" created?

This artwork was created c. 1774.

Katsukawa Shunsho

c. 1774

Medium

Color woodblock print; large hosoban

Dimensions

38.2 × 17.7 cm (15 1/16 × 6 15/16 in.)

Classification

woodblock print

Department

Arts of Asia

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

77403

Art Historical Context

Step into the vibrant world of 18th-century Japanese theater with *The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role*, a stunning color woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunsho, created around 1774. Shunsho (1726–1792), a leading figure in the ukiyo-e tradition—"pictures of the floating world"—specialized in yakusha-e, or actor portraits that captured the drama and allure of kabuki performers. This print hails from Japan's Edo period (1603–1868), when kabuki theater thrived as a popular entertainment form, blending elaborate costumes, dynamic poses, and intense expressions to thrill audiences. P...

The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role

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