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The actors Matsumoto Koshiro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Nakamura Sh
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The actors Matsumoto Koshiro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Nakamura Sh
The actors Matsumoto Koshiro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Nakamura Shikan. Print shows two actors on the shoulders of a giant and the third actor leaping onto the giant. Date between 1825 and 1830
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Hanshiro Iwai Matsumoto Nakamura Shikan Koshiro Woodblocks Woodcuts
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This woodblock print, dating between 1825 and 1830, showcases three renowned Japanese actors of the Edo period: Matsumoto Koshiro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Nakamura Shikan. The trio is depicted in an extraordinary scene where they are perched atop a colossal figure, possibly a mythical giant or a yokai (supernatural being). The central figure, Iwai Hanshiro, holds a fan and gazes out with an air of confidence, while Matsumoto Koshiro, on his left, clutches a sword and looks determined. The youngest of the three, Nakamura Shikan, leaps gracefully towards the giant, his arms outstretched, ready to join his colleagues on its shoulders. The woodblock print, created using the traditional Japanese technique of carving designs into blocks of wood and then pressing ink onto paper, is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Japan. The intricate details of the actors' costumes, the dynamic poses, and the dramatic use of light and shadow all contribute to the print's captivating allure. Matsumoto Koshiro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Nakamura Shikan were some of the most popular actors of their time, and their likenesses were often featured in such prints to promote their careers and entertain the masses. This particular print not only serves as a visual representation of their talent but also offers a glimpse into the theatrical world of the Edo period.
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