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浮絵 「紋尽名古屋曽我」|Perpsective View (uki-e) of a Kabuki Theatre, with a Performance of The Crest Patterns of the Soga Brothers and Nagoya Sanza (Mon-zukushi Nagoya Soga)

Okumura Masanobu , 1748

浮絵　「紋尽名古屋曽我」|Perpsective View (uki-e) of a Kabuki Theatre, with a Performance of The Crest Patterns of the Soga Brothers and Nagoya Sanza (Mon-zukushi Nagoya Soga), by Okumura Masanobu, ink, 1748
浮絵　「紋尽名古屋曽我」|Perpsective View (uki-e) of a Kabuki Theatre, with a Performance of The Crest Patterns of the Soga Brothers and Nagoya Sanza (Mon-zukushi Nagoya Soga), by Okumura Masanobu, ink, 1748

浮絵 「紋尽名古屋曽我」|Perpsective View (uki-e) of a Kabuki Theatre, with a Performance of The Crest Patterns of the Soga Brothers and Nagoya Sanza (Mon-zukushi Nagoya Soga) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Okumura Masanobu. It dates from 1748 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accession no.
JP3059
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Morris Manges, in memory of her husband, Dr. Morris Manges, 1947

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, created by Okumura Masanobu in 1748, depicts a lively scene from a Kabuki theater performance. Held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, it showcases the artist's skill in capturing the energy of a crowded theater.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a packed Kabuki theater with a stage featuring a dramatic scene of two men fighting, accompanied by a floating figure. The audience is engaged, with some standing and reacting to the performance, highlighting the dynamic interaction between the actors and the viewers.

Technique & Style

Masanobu employed a range of lines to convey depth and movement, drawing the viewer into the scene. The use of perspective, characteristic of uki-e style, creates a sense of realism and immersion, while the detailed depiction of the crowd and theater architecture adds to the overall sense of vitality.

Perspective View of the Interior of the Nakamura Theater with Ichikawa Ebizo II as Yanone Goro
Perspective View of the Interior of the Nakamura Theater with Ichikawa Ebizo II as Yanone Goro, Okumura Masanobu

Artist & collection

Portrait of Okumura Masanobu

Artist

Okumura Masanobu

Okumura Masanobu lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city was a flashy, fast-growing hub of theater, gossip, and new ideas.

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Who painted 浮絵　「紋尽名古屋曽我」|Perpsective View (uki-e) of a Kabuki Theatre, with a Performance of The Crest Patterns of the Soga Brothers and Nagoya Sanza (Mon-zukushi Nagoya Soga)?

浮絵　「紋尽名古屋曽我」|Perpsective View (uki-e) of a Kabuki Theatre, with a Performance of The Crest Patterns of the Soga Brothers and Nagoya Sanza (Mon-zukushi Nagoya Soga) was painted by Okumura Masanobu in 1748.

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浮絵　「紋尽名古屋曽我」|Perpsective View (uki-e) of a Kabuki Theatre, with a Performance of The Crest Patterns of the Soga Brothers and Nagoya Sanza (Mon-zukushi Nagoya Soga) is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 浮絵　「紋尽名古屋曽我」|Perpsective View (uki-e) of a Kabuki Theatre, with a Performance of The Crest Patterns of the Soga Brothers and Nagoya Sanza (Mon-zukushi Nagoya Soga)?

浮絵　「紋尽名古屋曽我」|Perpsective View (uki-e) of a Kabuki Theatre, with a Performance of The Crest Patterns of the Soga Brothers and Nagoya Sanza (Mon-zukushi Nagoya Soga) is associated with Baroque.