Arashi Ryuzo as a Tall Woman Standing on the Engawa 1779 - 1799

This ukiyo-e print, *Arashi Ryuzo as a Tall Woman Standing on the Engawa*, was created by the artist Katsukawa Shunkō between 1779 and 1799. The print depicts the popular kabuki actor Arashi Ryuzo as a woman standing on a verandah. He is dressed in an elaborate kimono and holding a fan. The scene is framed by a window, providing a glimpse into the surrounding garden. The use of vivid colors and meticulous detail is characteristic of Shunkō's style, which was popular during the late Edo period. This print, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the beauty and elegance of kabuki theater and traditional Japanese aesthetics.