Artwork
Mimasu Daigoro IV as Yamada Takakage (From the series A Tale of Valor at Iga Pass)
Mimasu Daigoro IV as Yamada Takakage (From the series A Tale of Valor at Iga Pass) is a print by the Romanticist artist Gosōtei Hirosada. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, created around 1850 by Gosōtei Hirosada, is part of a series titled A Tale of Valor at Iga Pass. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Mimasu Daigoro IV as Yamada Takakage, a character from Japanese theater, standing on a porch with a simple background. The character's serious expression and bold facial colors suggest a dramatic or heroic role.
Technique & Style
The scene is rendered in bright colors and strong lines, creating a vivid image. The character's face is painted with white, black, and red, typical of Japanese theatrical makeup.
Artist & collection
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