Artwork
勝川春好画 二代目市川門之助|Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a Shibaraku Performance
勝川春好画 二代目市川門之助|Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a Shibaraku Performance is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunkō. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print, created in 1780 by Katsukawa Shunkō, depicts a dramatic scene from a traditional Japanese performance. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this work.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a 'Shibaraku' performance, a classic scene in Japanese theater. The actor's stern expression and striped face paint convey intensity, while his traditional headdress and robe signify his character.
Technique & Style
The print features bold lines, vibrant colors, and a warm beige background, characteristic of traditional Japanese nishiki-e woodblock prints. The artist's use of red and white hues creates a striking visual effect, with the actor's costume and headdress rendered in intricate detail.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katsukawa Shunkō spent his life in Edo, where crowded theaters and teahouses buzzed around him.
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勝川春好画 三代目澤村宗十郎 三代目佐野川市松 |Kabuki Actors Sawamura Sōjūrō III and Sanogawa Ichimatsu III in "A Courtesan’s Mirror for the Eastern Provinces" (Keisei Azuma kagami)
勝川春好画 三代目瀬川菊之丞・二代目市川門之助|Kabuki Actors Segawa Kikunojō III and Ichikawa Monnosuke II and Two Courtesans Celebrating the New Year
勝川春好画 三代目瀬川菊之丞|Kabuki Actor Segawa Kikunojō III in a Woman’s Role
勝川春好画 七代目片岡仁左衛門 五代目市川團十郎|Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V
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