Artwork
The Actor Ichikawa Raizo as Soga No Goro
The Actor Ichikawa Raizo as Soga No Goro is a print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunshō. It dates from 1774 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1957.504
- Credit line
- Gift of Harry Packard
About this work
Overview
The Actor Ichikawa Raizo as Soga No Goro is a print depicting a renowned actor in a significant role from Japanese theater.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Ichikawa Raizo portraying Soga No Goro, a character from a play about the Soga brothers' revenge for their father's death, a popular narrative during Japan's Edo period.
Context
This work reflects the theatrical culture of Edo-period Japan, where the story of the Soga brothers was well-known and frequently performed.
Legacy
The print is associated with the artistic tradition represented by Katsukawa Shunshō, a notable figure in Japanese art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katsukawa Shunshō spent his life in Edo (now Tokyo), where the city’s teahouses and theaters buzzed with energy.
