Drag Queen Collection (page 2)

The Actor Ikushima Daikichi as an Oiran on Parade in the Streets of the Yoshiwara, ca. 1701-06

Scene from a Drama: Ichimura Uzaemon as a Samurai, ca. 1745. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu I
Scene from a Drama: Ichimura Uzaemon as a Samurai, ca. 1745

Scene from a Drama, probably "Musume Dojoji", ca. 1744
Scene from a Drama, probably " Musume Dojoji", ca. 1744

Scene of the Drama "Oakinai Hiru-ga-Koshima", 1784-85. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Scene of the Drama " Oakinai Hiru-ga-Koshima", 1784-85

The Actor Sanogawa Ichimitsu in Role of Kumenosuke, 1735-1785. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
The Actor Sanogawa Ichimitsu in Role of Kumenosuke, 1735-1785

Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as the Geisha Asaka, 1794-95

Actor Sawamura Kodenji as a Woman at the Time of the Tanabata Festival, 1698

Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95. 1794-95
Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95

Kabuki Scene at Kumagais Camp, from the play The Chronicle of the Battle of Ichinotani (Ichinotani futaba gunki), 1811

Kabuki Actor in a Female Role Standing with a Fan, 19th century. 19th century
Kabuki Actor in a Female Role Standing with a Fan, 19th century

Unknown Actor Impersonating an Old Woman. Creator: Ryukosai
Unknown Actor Impersonating an Old Woman

Palindromic Poems (Kaibunka): Kyo, ca. 1768. ca. 1768. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Palindromic Poems (Kaibunka): Kyo, ca. 1768

Bando Mitsugoro III and Arashi Koroku IV as Koganosuke, 1821. 1821
Bando Mitsugoro III and Arashi Koroku IV as Koganosuke, 1821

The Actor Azuma Tozo I as a Woman Carrying Two Bird Cages, 1768. 1768
The Actor Azuma Tozo I as a Woman Carrying Two Bird Cages, 1768

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke in the Role of the Famous Strong Woman Okane, probably 1765

Actor Nakamura Senya as Tokonatsu in the Kabuki Play, " The Legacy of the Three-Comma Family Crest Revealed" (Mitsutomoe Katoku Binaki), ca. 1716

The Second Segawa Kikunojo in the Role of Tegoshi no Shosho, ca. 1757. ca. 1757
The Second Segawa Kikunojo in the Role of Tegoshi no Shosho, ca. 1757

The Actor, Nakamura Shichisaburo II, 1703-1774 as a Woman with Fan

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon VIII 1699-1762 as a Woman with Parasol

The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku in the Role of Mutsuhana, ca. 1767. ca. 1767
The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku in the Role of Mutsuhana, ca. 1767

The Actor Onoya Matsusuke, in Female Robe of O-Kane, Adjusts the Comb in His Hair, 1735-1785

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro in the Role of Koshizuka, ca. 1767. ca. 1767
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro in the Role of Koshizuka, ca. 1767

The Actor Arashi Wakano, ca. 1738. ca. 1738. Creator: Nishimura Shigenaga
The Actor Arashi Wakano, ca. 1738

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Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi, and Sawamura Sojuro, 1794. 1794
Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi, and Sawamura Sojuro, 1794

Segawa Tomisaburo II and Nakamura Manyo as Yadorigi and Her Maid Wakakusa in the Play " Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794

Ichikawa Komazo II (1764-1838) in the Role of Akaneya Hanshichi from the Play Hadesugata On a Maiginu, ca. 1798

Act VIII (Dai hachidanme): Actors Bando Hikosaburo V as Honzos Wife (Nyobo) Tonase and Sawamura Tossho II as His Daughter (Musume) Konami, from the series The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers

Act X (Dai judanme): Actors Kataoka Nizaemon VIII as Oboshi Yuranosuke, Bando Kamezo I as Amakawaya Gihei, and Ichikawa Dannosuke V as His Wife (Nyobo) Osono

Act III (Dai sandanme): Actors Bando Hikosaburo V as Hayano Kanpei and Sawamura Tanosuke III as Koshimoto Okaru, from the series The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers, a Primer (Kanadehon chushingura)

Act VII (Dai nanadanme): Actors Kataoka Nizaemon VIII as Oboshi Yuranosuke, Sawamura Tanosuke as Okaru, from the series The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers, a Primer (Kanadehon chushingura)

Act VI (Dai rokudanme): Actors Bando Hikosaburo as Hayano Kanpei and Sawamura Tanosuke as His Wife Okaru, from the series The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers, a Primer (Kanadehon chushingura)

Nakayama Tomisaburo in a Female Role, ca. 1790-1825. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Nakayama Tomisaburo in a Female Role, ca. 1790-1825

The Actor, Ichikawa Danjuro I, 1660-1704 as a Woman in Unidentified Role

The Actor Ikushima Daikichi as a Woman Standing under an Ume Tree, ca. 1705

Ichikawa Danjuro Fifth as Kyo no Jiro in Disguise as Dekuroku byoe the Stree Puppet-sh... ca. 1788
Ichikawa Danjuro Fifth as Kyo no Jiro in Disguise as Dekuroku byoe the Stree Puppet-showman, ca. 1788

Actor Sakakiyama Sangoro II as Michinagas Daughter Princess Otae, 1794-75

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro in the Role of Sayohime Disguised as Hanamasu, 1773

The Actor Nakamura Kumetaro I as an Oiran, ca. 1756. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
The Actor Nakamura Kumetaro I as an Oiran, ca. 1756

Scene from a Shosa Act, ca. 1788. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Scene from a Shosa Act, ca. 1788

Onoe Matsusuke I as an Oiran Stands at the Left, Talking to Nakamura Nakazo I as a Samurai, ca. 1788

The Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as the Otomos Maid Wakakusa, Actually Prince Korehito, 1794-75

The Fourth Imai Hanshiro in the Role O Hatsu in "Sakaicho Soga Nendaiki", 2nd m
The Fourth Imai Hanshiro in the Role O Hatsu in " Sakaicho Soga Nendaiki", 2nd month, 1771

The Actor Iwai Hanshiro as a Courtesan Reading a Love Letter while Mounted on a Black Ox, ca. 1763

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In the vibrant streets of France, a pink parade fills the air with pride and celebration. Amongst the sea of colors, a portrait emerges - it's none other than Lily Savage herself. With her head playfully peeking through prison bars, she stars in "Prisoner Cell Block H: The Musical, " captivating audiences with her larger-than-life persona. But they are not limited to just one country or era. In Japan, Ichikawa Danjuro VII takes on the role of Konoshita Tokichi, while Nakamura Daikichi portrays his wife. Together with Iwai Han by their side, they bring forth a mesmerizing performance that transcends time. Meanwhile, across continents and oceans, RUPAUL's WERQ THE WORLD TOUR PROMO sets off like a silver city train departing for an unforgettable journey. As comedy takes center stage at the Festival of Comedys, Lily Savage celebrates her crowning moment amidst uproarious applause. Behind the glamorous facade lies Paul O'Grady - a Birkenhead-born comedian and drag artiste who transforms into Lily Savage effortlessly. Donning white knee-length boots and a blonde wig while applying lipstick flawlessly, he embodies this iconic character born from his previous life as a social worker. The artistry of drag knows no bounds as we delve further into history. Matsumoto Hyozo captivates as a courtesan alongside Nakagawa Hanzaburo portraying a young man in 1700s Japan. Fast forward to 1800s Japan; Nakayama Tomisaburo graces the stage with elegance and grace under Enkyo's creative vision. And finally, we witness The Actor Ichikawa Komazo II embodying the spirit of Lady Shiragiku in the play "Hatsu Midori. " Through these various portrayals and performances throughout time and cultures, drag queens continue to defy norms and challenge societal expectations.