Ichikawa Danjuro VII in a Shibaraku Role
Utagawa Kunimasa II Japanese
Not on view
This dramatic bust portrait captures the snarling facial expression of the most popular Kabuki actor of the early nineteenth century—Ichikawa Danjūrō VII (1791–1859). His distinctive large nose, intense glare, and costume, associated with a role his family made famous, would have allowed fans of the day to immediately identify the actor. The kumadori striped make up, flamboyant wig, and orange red robes decorated with a mimasu (triple rice measuring box) crest are associated with the famed role Shibaraku (Stop Right There!).
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