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The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as the Hairdreser Komagata Ikkaku in the Play Fuji no Yuki... c.1770. Creator: Shunsho
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The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as the Hairdreser Komagata Ikkaku in the Play Fuji no Yuki... c.1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as the Hairdreser Komagata Ikkaku in the Play Fuji no Yuki Kaikei Soga, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the First Month, 1770, Japan, c. 1770
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This woodblock print, created by the renowned artist Shunsho, showcases Ichimura Uzaemon IX in his role as the hairdresser Komagata Ikkaku in the play "Fuji no Yuki" (Snow on Mt. Fuji) performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month of 1770. The Edo period (1603-1868) print is a stunning example of the Katsukawa School's artistic mastery. Uzaemon IX is depicted in the center of the composition, dressed in traditional Japanese attire. He holds a pair of geta (wooden sandals) in one hand and a box containing hairpins in the other. A carriage boot is placed nearby, suggesting that he has just arrived at the theater. His hair is styled in a topknot, a common hairstyle for male actors during this period. The intricate details of the print are evident in the textured fabric of the actor's hosoban (narrow-striped) kimono, the subtle color variations in the beige and black tones, and the precise lines of the block printing. The artist, Katsukawa Shunsho (also known as Miyagawa Shunsho), expertly captures the essence of the character, conveying a sense of both professionalism and theatricality. This print is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Japanese theater and the art of kabuki, which continues to captivate audiences around the world. The intricacies of the costume, the attention to detail in the props, and the expressiveness of the actor's face all contribute to the overall impact of this work of art.
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