Oriental Masterprint – 14, from the series Oriental Masterprints
Roger Shimomura American
Not on view
Shimomura has again taken inspiration from traditional ukiyo-e depictions of villainous characters from Kabuki theater. The grimacing actor, who rolls up his sleeve to confront a rival at a climactic moment of a vendetta play, was a familiar motif of ukiyo-e. His horizontal striped costume stands out against the verticals of the bamboo latticework.
On view from August 28–December 6, 2021
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