1786
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
六代目中山小十郎|Kabuki Actor Nakayama Kojūrō VI is a 1786 ink by Katsukawa Shunkō, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This image shows a Japanese woodblock print of a man in traditional attire. He wears a black kimono with a white floral patterned undergarment and sandals. His hair is pulled back, and he has a serious expression. The man holds a lantern in his right hand, and his left hand is behind his back. The background features a subtle floral pattern, with pink flowers and green leaves. The overall atmosphere is serene, with muted colors that evoke a sense of calmness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
Katsukawa Shunkō spent his life in Edo, where crowded theaters and teahouses buzzed around him.
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