五代目市川団十郎|Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku (Stop Right There!) Role as Hannya no Gorō
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in a dramatic pose, dressed in a red-and-white outfit with bold swirls on his chest. He’s kneeling, holding a fan in one hand and a sword in the other, looking intense. His face is painted in Kabuki style, with sharp lines and exaggerated features. Notice how the artist used bold colors and sharp angles to make the scene feel urgent. The red cloak and white patterns stand out against the light background. If you like this style, check out Katsukawa Shunshō.
