Caption

Actor Ichikawa Danjûrô VIII as Hosokawa Katsumoto (?? ??) — Ichikawa Danjûrô VIII; Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798–1861), graphic artist; Izutsuya Shôkichi (fl. ca. 1849–1865), publisher. Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e), yakusha-e, oban format; Kaei period (1848–1854), dated 1849 (Kaei 2). Subject: kabuki actor in the role of Hosokawa Katsumoto; part (left panel) of a triptych also depicting Nikki Danjô and Izutsu Gekizaemon. Edo period (Japan). Dimensions: 37.1 cm × 25.4 cm. Seals present.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A40_283

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Rights managed

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26.2Mb (5.0Mb) / 11.7in x 8.7in / 3520 x 2603 (300dpi)

Keywords

Actor Ichikawa Danjûrô VIII Hosokawa Katsumoto Ichikawa Danjûrô VIII Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1798–1861 graphic artist Izutsuya Shôkichi fl ca 1849–1865 publisher Japanese woodblock print ukiyo-e yakusha-e oban format Kaei period 1848–1854 dated 1849 Kaei 2 Subject kabuki actor role part left panel triptych also depicting Nikki Danjô Izutsu Gekizaemon Edo period Japan Dimensions 37.1 cm × 25.4 cm Seals present two-page scene showing two figures indoors patterned floor backdrop left standing figure wearing dark garment covered small repeating light dot pattern striped sash pale blue pink cream tones pale face turned slightly side dark hair styled up right seated reclining figure bright yellow outer robe dark patterned lower garment bare feet visible hand holding folding fan pale panels figure’s head pale topknot focused expression background features horizontal panels screens floral motifs yellow pale orange teal blue bands large sweeping black shapes framing upper area colors dark gray black blue cream pale skin tones.