The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II in the Role of Soga no Goro 1762 - 1782
katsukawashunko
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toned paper
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ink painting
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asian-art
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japan
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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sword
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watercolor
This ukiyo-e print, created between 1762 and 1782 by Katsukawa Shunkō, depicts the celebrated Kabuki actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Soga no Goro, a vengeful character from a popular play. The dynamic composition, with Goro in a fierce stance, wielding a sword, epitomizes the dramatic energy of Kabuki performances. This print showcases the artist's mastery of ukiyo-e, a genre that captured the beauty and excitement of everyday Japanese life, including popular theater. The work is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's renowned collection.
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