Ichikawa Danjūrō II in the Scene "Wait a Moment" (Shibaraku)

ca. 1715

Not on view

In the first half of the eighteenth century the production of prints of Kabuki actors was dominated by artists of the Torii-family school. Kiyotada, a student of Torii Kiyonobu, the school's founder, portrayed the actor Danjūrō II (1688–1758) in a "Shibaraku!" role. Danjūrō II is captured here in an acting pose at the moment he strides vigorously forward on the runway to the stage (hanamichi).

The boldly designed costume features the Ichikawa family crest of three nested squares (mimasu).

Artwork Details

Title: Ichikawa Danjūrō II in the Scene "Wait a Moment" (Shibaraku)
Artist: Torii Kiyotada (Japanese, fl. ca. 1720–50)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: ca. 1715
Culture: Japan
Medium: Woodblock print; ink and hand-painted color (tan-e) on paper
Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 6 in. (28.6 x 15.2 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund and Rogers Fund, 1949
Object Number: JP3075
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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