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八代目守田勘弥の鴬の次郎作|Kabuki Actor Morita Kan’ya VIII as the Palanquin-Bearer in the Play A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi)

Tōshūsai Sharaku , 5

八代目守田勘弥の鴬の次郎作|Kabuki Actor Morita Kan’ya VIII as the Palanquin-Bearer in the Play A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi), by Tōshūsai Sharaku, ink, 5
八代目守田勘弥の鴬の次郎作|Kabuki Actor Morita Kan’ya VIII as the Palanquin-Bearer in the Play A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi), by Tōshūsai Sharaku, ink, 5

八代目守田勘弥の鴬の次郎作|Kabuki Actor Morita Kan’ya VIII as the Palanquin-Bearer in the Play A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Tōshūsai Sharaku. It dates from 5 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print by Tōshūsai Sharaku depicts Kabuki actor Morita Kan’ya VIII in a dramatic role. Created with ink, color, and white mica on paper, it captures a moment of intense emotion.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows Morita Kan’ya VIII as a palanquin-bearer in the play 'A Medley of Tales of Revenge'. His scowling face and tense posture convey a sense of drama and urgency, characteristic of kabuki theater.

Technique & Style

Sharaku's use of bright colors, mica dust, and bold facial expressions creates a striking image. The print's raw, unflattering portrayal of the actor diverges from the more typical idealized representations of the time, showcasing Sharaku's distinctive style.

History & Provenance

Produced during Sharaku's brief but prolific period of activity, this print is one of a limited number of works created within a span of just ten months.

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八代目守田勘弥の鴬の次郎作|Kabuki Actor Morita Kan’ya VIII as the Palanquin-Bearer in the Play A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi) was painted by Tōshūsai Sharaku in 5.

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八代目守田勘弥の鴬の次郎作|Kabuki Actor Morita Kan’ya VIII as the Palanquin-Bearer in the Play A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi) is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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八代目守田勘弥の鴬の次郎作|Kabuki Actor Morita Kan’ya VIII as the Palanquin-Bearer in the Play A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi) is associated with Romanticism.