Japanese Print "The Actor Ichikawa Ebizö as Usui Aratarö Sadamitsu in the play, Seiwa Nidai Öyose Genji" by Utagawa Kunimasa
Artist:Utagawa Kunimasa
Title:The Actor Ichikawa Ebizö as Usui Aratarö Sadamitsu in the play, Seiwa Nidai Öyose Genji
Date:1796
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Source:Honolulu Museum of Art
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Kunimasa depicts the actor in the play, Seiwa Nidai Öyose Genji, performed in 1796 at the Edo Miyako-za Theater. It is considered by some to be the finest print design produced by this artist. (from Daring Moves Exhibition, 8/1/06-) Kunimasa depicts the actor in the play Seiwa Nidai Öyose Genji, performed in 1796 at the Miyako-za theater in Edo. The actor is seen in dramatically rendered profile, juxtaposed by bold linear patterning in the textile design on the lower right. Many regard this print as one of Kunimasa's greatest designs. (from “Kabuki Actors on Stage” exhibition 4/14/2003-)
