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Ichikawa Danjuro VII in a Shibaraku Role

1823
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!).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 二代歌川国政画　七代目市川団十郎の暫
  • Title: Ichikawa Danjuro VII in a Shibaraku Role
  • Artist: Utagawa Kunimasa II (Japanese, 1792–1857)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: 1823
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Woodblock print (surimono); ink, color, and mica on paper; shikishiban
  • Dimensions: 8 7/16 × 7 7/16 in. (21.5 × 18.9 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Judy Blum, 2014
  • Object Number: 2014.724.2
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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