The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as a Man in Daimyo Attire 1768 - 1788

Katsukawa Shunkō's "The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as a Man in Daimyo Attire" is a ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting the famous kabuki actor in a theatrical pose. Created between 1768 and 1788, the print shows Mitsugoro I in a richly patterned robe, holding a staff and standing against a background of stylized foliage. The work showcases Shunkō's masterful use of line and detail, capturing the actor's expressive features and the elegance of his attire. This print exemplifies the popularity of kabuki actors as subjects in Japanese art during the Edo period.