Artist: Katsukawa Shunsho
Title: The Actors Ichikawa Danjürö V as Watanabe-no-Kisoi Takiguchi and Nakamura Nakazö I as Kiyomori
Date: 1770
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Honolulu Museum of Art
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Ichikawa Danjürö V appears in the role of Watanabe-no-Kisoi Takiguchi (front) with Nakamura Nakazö II (back) acting as Kiyomori. Both wear kumadori makeup, an important element of Kabuki theater. The bold colors are meant to express facets of a character’s personality. The color red usually represents bravery, virtue or strength. (from Daring Moves Exhibition 8/1/06-)
