Actors Onoe Kikujirō II as Fuji no Kata c. 1851 - 1858
utagawakunisada
minneapolisinstituteofart
print, ink, color-on-paper
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childish illustration
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japan
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handmade artwork painting
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flat colour
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ink
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color-on-paper
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wedding around the world
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naive art
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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cartoon carciture
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cartoon theme
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multiple paintbruush use
This *ukiyo-e* woodblock print, titled "Actors Onoe Kikujirō II as Fuji no Kata," was created by Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1865), a prominent artist of the Edo period. The print depicts a scene from a Kabuki play, with Onoe Kikujirō II playing the role of Fuji no Kata. The print is a *yakusha-e*, a genre of woodblock prints that depicts famous actors. The striking colors, detailed costumes, and dynamic poses typical of Kunisada's style are evident in this print.