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