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勝川春英画　三代目大谷鬼次|Kabuki Actor Ōtani Oniji III

Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英

1792

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paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Actor Samurai

Dominant colour

勝川春英画　三代目大谷鬼次|Kabuki Actor Ōtani Oniji III is a 1792 ink by Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英
When & what style?: 1792 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

In this painting, a man is depicted in a dynamic pose, with his right arm raised and his left arm extended. He wears a traditional Japanese robe with a striking black and red pattern, featuring leaves and vines. The background of the painting is a muted gray, with a subtle bamboo design visible behind the figure. The man's facial expression is one of intensity, with his eyebrows furrowed and his mouth set in a determined line. His hair is styled in a traditional Japanese manner, with a small bun at the back of his head. The overall effect of the painting is one of energy and movement, as if the figure is about to spring into action. The artist's use of bold lines and vibrant colors adds to the sense of drama and tension in the painting. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.