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長谷川貞信画     三代目尾上菊五郎|Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugorō III as the Spirit of the Courtesan Yonakishii, by Hasegawa Sadanobu, ink, 1841

長谷川貞信画 三代目尾上菊五郎|Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugorō III as the Spirit of the Courtesan Yonakishii

Hasegawa Sadanobu

1841

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

長谷川貞信画 三代目尾上菊五郎|Kabuki Actor Onoe Kikugorō III as the Spirit of the Courtesan Yonakishii is a 1841 ink by Hasegawa Sadanobu, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Hasegawa Sadanobu
When & what style?
1841 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

In this woodblock print, a woman stands in a traditional Japanese robe, her dark hair styled in an updo. She holds a blue cloth in her hands, and her robe is decorated with intricate designs and patterns. The background of the print is a dark gray, which contrasts with the lighter colors of the woman's clothing. The woman's expression is calm and serene, and her posture is elegant and refined. The overall effect of the print is one of beauty and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

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