Nakamura Nakazo I as Watanabe no Tsuna
1781
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1781
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows Nakamura Nakazo I as Watanabe no Tsuna, a character from Japanese history. The actor is dressed in traditional clothing with a large house crest on his robe. This crest indicates his character and role in the story. The painting is part of a triptych, which is a composition of three prints that tell a larger story. You can learn more about this style of art by looking at the works of Katsukawa Shunzan.
