Natori Shunsen: Ichikawa Ennosuke as Sambaso in Black Kimono - Robyn Buntin of Honolulu

Artist: Natori Shunsen

Title: Ichikawa Ennosuke as Sambaso in Black Kimono

Date: 1952

Details & Prices: More information...

Source: Robyn Buntin of Honolulu
Browse all 4,310 prints...

Description:

This print is from a series entitled New Portraits of Kabuki Actors, published by Watanabe Shozaburo. In the Kabuki, Sambaso is an auspicious dance performed at the opening ceremony of a new theatre, at the New Year, or opening of the theatrical season. Sambaso is always colorfully dressed with a high hat known as konsaki eboshi. Natori Shunsen was the pre-eminent portraitist of Kabuki actors of the 20th century.

Download Image

Similar Prints Compare Prints...