The Actors Sawamura Kijuro I as Ikazuchi Shinno, Prince of Thunder (far left), Ichik... c. 1771/72. Creator: Shunsho

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The Actors Sawamura Kijuro I as Ikazuchi Shinno, Prince of Thunder (far left), Ichik... c. 1771/72. Creator: Shunsho

The Actors Sawamura Kijuro I as Ikazuchi Shinno, Prince of Thunder (far left), Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Buddhist Deity Fudo (second from left), Nakamura Sukegoro II as Seitaka Doji (second from right), and Bando Mitsugoro I as Kongara Doji (far right), in the Play Fuki Kaete Tsuki mo Yoshiwara (Rethatched Roof: The Moon also Shines Over the Yoshiwara Pleasure District), Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1771, Japan, c. 1771/72

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Acala Attendant Bando Mitsugoro Bando Mitsugoro I Buddhist Buddhists Danjuro Ichikawa V Danjuro Icjikawa Danjuro Ishikawa Danjuro V Icjikawa Ebizo Ichikawa Four People Fudo Myo O Fudō Myōō Ichikawa Danjuro V Ichikawa Ebizō Ichikawa Hakuen I Icjikawa Danjuro Icjikawa Danjuro V Ishikawa Danjuro Ishikawa Danjuro V Kabuki Kabuki Actor Katsukawa School Katsukawa Shunshō Katsumiyagawa Yusuke Matsumoto Koshiro Iii Mitsugoro Bando Mitsugoro Bando I Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Shunsho Morita Theatre Nakamura Sukegoro Nakamura Sukegoro Ii Orange Orange Colour Shunsho Shunsho Katsukawa Shunsho Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Sukegoro Nakamura V Ichikawa Danjuro Vairocana Color Woodblock Print Playhouse

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This woodblock print, created by the renowned artist Shunsho, showcases four prominent actors of Japan's Edo period in the play "Fuki Kaete Tsuki mo Yoshiwara" (Rethatched Roof: The Moon also Shines Over the Yoshiwara Pleasure District), performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month of 1771. The actors depicted in this print are Sawamura Kijuro I as Ikazuchi Shinno, Prince of Thunder (far left), Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Buddhist Deity Fudo (second from left), Nakamura Sukegoro II as Seitaka Doji, and Bando Mitsugoro I as Kongara Doji. Each actor wears intricately designed clothing, showcasing the artistic school's dedication to detail and color. The actors' apparel is a reflection of the Edo period's fashion trends, with vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Ikazuchi Shinno, dressed in a green costume, represents the Prince of Thunder, while Fudo, the Buddhist deity, is depicted in traditional monk attire. The other two actors, Seitaka Doji and Kongara Doji, wear elaborate costumes that are characteristic of the theatrical tradition. The print's title, "Yakusha Kuni no Hana" (Prominent Actors of Japan), highlights the significance of these actors in Japanese culture during the eighteenth century. The use of block printing techniques adds to the print's artistic value, with each color carefully applied to create a stunning visual representation of the actors and their roles. This woodblock print is not only a testament to the artistic talent of Shunsho but also a window into the world of Edo period drama and fashion. It is a valuable addition to any art collection, particularly those with a focus on Asian art or the history of theater.

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