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Picture of a Crowded Theater Hosting Performance of Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, 1859. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
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Picture of a Crowded Theater Hosting Performance of Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, 1859. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Picture of a Crowded Theater Hosting Performance of Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, 1859
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1850s Audience Balance Balancing Chariot Colour Woodblock Print Triptych Crowded Gepparo Gototei Ichiyosai Japanese Era Kabuki Kabuki Actor Kinraisha Kochoro Kunisada Kunisada Utagawa Kunisada Utagawa I Shozo Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami Toyokuni Iii Triptych Tsunda Shozo Utagawa Kunisada Utagawa Kunisada I Utagawa Toyokuni Iii Letterbox Format Playhouse
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This woodblock print triptych by Utagawa Kunisada, titled "Picture of a Crowded Theater Hosting Performance of Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami," dates back to the 1850s of the Edo period in Japan. The image showcases the bustling atmosphere of a Kabuki theater during a performance of the play "Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami." The triptych is composed of three panels, each providing a different perspective of the theater's interior. The central panel offers a panoramic view of the theater's interior, filled with a sea of people. The audience, dressed in various colorful kimonos and other traditional clothing, is intently focused on the stage. The actors, both male and female, are depicted in elaborate costumes, preparing to perform their roles. The chariot-like stage, called a hanamichi, is visible in the foreground, with performers balancing on it as they make their way to the main stage. The left and right panels provide closer looks at specific aspects of the theater. The left panel focuses on the gototei, or the stage manager, and the right panel showcases a gepparo, or a street vendor, selling food and other items to the audience. The intricate details of the clothing, the expressions on the faces of the actors, and the lively energy of the crowd all contribute to the captivating scene. This woodblock print, which is now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), showcases the rich heritage of Japanese art and the intricacies of Kabuki theater during the Edo period. The image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the world of Japanese entertainment during this time. The triptych's letterbox format and the use of color and balance make it a visually stunning work of art that continues to captivate viewers today.
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