Actors Onoe Kikujirō II as Fuji no Kata by Utagawa Kunisada

Actors Onoe Kikujirō II as Fuji no Kata c. 1851 - 1858

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print, ink, color-on-paper

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childish illustration

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print

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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.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

Related to the play "Higashiyama sakura zōshi" 東山桜荘子, performed at the Nakamura Theater in the 8th month of 1851.

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