「湯灌場子僧吉三 市川竹之丞」（五代目） 「近世水滸伝」|Ichimura Takenojō V as Yukanba Kozō Kichiza, from A Modern Water Margin (Kinsei suikoden)
1862
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1862
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in a dramatic pose, wearing a blue and white checkered robe with bold red and blue floral sleeves. His hair is styled in a topknot, and he holds a fan in one hand while gesturing with the other. The background has Japanese text and a simple landscape, with a red banner on the right. The bold colors and exaggerated expressions suggest this is a kabuki actor in character. The print’s bright, flat colors and strong outlines are typical of Japanese woodblock art. Look up Utagawa Kunisada to see more prints by this artist.
