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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
春好斎北洲画 初代市川鰕十郎 「紅紫大坂潤」|Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebijūrō I as Tōken (China Dog) Jūbei, in the play Benimurasaki ai de someage (Red and Purple, Rich Dyes of Osaka) is a 1822 ink by Shunkōsai Hokushū, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a man with a serious expression, his dark hair styled in a bun and adorned with a white ribbon. He wears a black robe with a red collar, featuring a pattern of white bones and skulls. The background is a warm beige color, with Japanese characters written in black ink above the man's head. A notable detail is the intricate design on the man's robe, which adds a sense of depth and texture to the overall image. The use of bold lines and vibrant colors creates a striking visual effect. To learn more about the Romanticism movement, which influenced this artwork, explore the world of Romanticism.
Shunkōsai Hokushū spent his life in Osaka, where the city’s lively theater scene shaped his work.
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