The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjûrô II (1689-1758)
1794
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From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1794
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a man dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, holding a long stick. He's wearing a green and red robe with a white sash around his waist, and his hair is styled in a traditional Japanese manner. The background is a simple beige color with some Japanese writing at the top. The man's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be in the middle of an action. The painting is done in a traditional Japanese style, with bold lines and bright colors. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the work of Katsukawa Shunshō.
