松本幸四郎|Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Tsurifune no Sabu
1796
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1796
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in a striped robe and red sash, standing outside a wooden building. He holds a fan in one hand and a scroll in the other, with a small sword tucked into his belt. Two red lanterns with white designs hang above him, and the roof has a simple, slanted shape. The bold outlines and flat colors are typical of Japanese woodblock prints. This one likely depicts a kabuki actor, a common subject in this style. Look up actor to learn more about kabuki theater.
