四代目市川團蔵|Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danzō IV
1774
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1774
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in a dramatic pose, wearing a layered robe with bold red, black, and gold stripes. His face is painted in a stylized way, with exaggerated features and a fierce expression. He holds a sword in one hand and a fan in the other, looking down with intensity. The artist used flat colors and clean outlines, a common style in Japanese woodblock prints. Notice how the robe’s folds create sharp angles—this isn’t about realism, but about bold shapes and drama. Want to see more? Check out Katsukawa Shunshō for other prints like this.
