Japanese Print "Matsumoto Yonesaburö in the role of Courtesan Kewaizaka no Shöshö (Shinobu)" by Toshusai Sharaku

Japanese Print "Matsumoto Yonesaburö in the role of Courtesan Kewaizaka no Shöshö (Shinobu)" by Toshusai Sharaku, 東洲斎写楽 (Töshüsai Sharaku)

Artist:Toshusai Sharaku

Title:Matsumoto Yonesaburö in the role of Courtesan Kewaizaka no Shöshö (Shinobu)

Date:1794

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Source:Honolulu Museum of Art
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Men played the female roles in Japanese Kabuki, and this actor was quite popular in his day. He frequently played more than one role in a single play. Here he is depicted as a courtesan in a play centering on revenge. 2003

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