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Edo Triptych, c. 1743-1812 (woodblock on paper)
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Edo Triptych, c. 1743-1812 (woodblock on paper)
6437476 Edo Triptych, c.1743-1812 (woodblock on paper) by Shunei, Katsukawa (1762-1819); 36.9x25.9 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Three people who represent Edo: kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro V, the celebrity courtesan Hanaogi, and a sumo wrestler Sumo Sekitori Tanikaze Kajinosuke complete the triptych. The courtesan, Hanaogi attends to the wrestler offering him sake in a huge lacquer sake cup. The Kabuki actor, Ichikawa Danjuro V, wearing the costume for Shibaraku poses behind them with a gourd-shaped fan held above their heads. He acts as a referee (as if in a Sumo wrestling match) in this drinking tournament. The sake cup is inscribed with a poem. Publisher: Enomotoya Kichibei.); © Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery
Media ID 25163892
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Actress Actresses Arbiter Championship Cinema Combat Sport Competition Contest Courtesan Courtier Courtiers Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Kabuki Referee Tokugawa Period Tournament Woodblock Wrestler Wrestling
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This print showcases the Edo Triptych, a woodblock masterpiece created by Shunei Katsukawa between 1743 and 1812. The triptych features three prominent figures representing the vibrant city of Edo during the Tokugawa period in Japan. In this scene, we see kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro V, adorned in his Shibaraku costume, standing behind a sumo wrestler named Sumo Sekitori Tanikaze Kajinosuke. A celebrity courtesan named Hanaogi attends to the wrestler, offering him sake in an exquisite lacquer cup. Ichikawa Danjuro V assumes the role of referee in this unique drinking tournament. Holding a gourd-shaped fan above their heads, he adds an element of theatricality to what appears to be a friendly contest among friends. The sake cup itself is inscribed with a poem, adding another layer of artistry and elegance to this composition. Published by Enomotoya Kichibei and now housed at Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK, this triptych captures the essence of Edo's cultural richness during that era. Through this artwork, we are transported back to a time when theater performances intertwined with sporting events like sumo wrestling. It serves as a testament to Japan's love for poetry and its deep appreciation for both traditional arts and competitive sports. Overall, Shunei's Edo Triptych offers us an intriguing glimpse into Japanese history while celebrating the beauty found within artistic expression across various mediums.
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