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初代嵐音八 （複製？）|The Actor Arashi Otohachi I (facsimile?)
初代嵐音八 （複製？）|The Actor Arashi Otohachi I (facsimile?) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ippitsusai Bunchō. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This print, likely a reproduction, depicts a figure in a dramatic pose.
About this work
Overview
This print, likely a reproduction, depicts a figure in a dramatic pose. Created by Ippitsusai Bunchō around 1768, it is an example of a nishiki-e, a type of Japanese woodblock print.
Subject & Meaning
The figure wears elaborate, predominantly green robes with red and white accents, holding a fan and sword. The attire suggests a theatrical character rather than a historical or mythological one, indicating the subject is likely an actor.
Technique & Style
Executed in ink and color on paper, the print showcases the techniques of nishiki-e, characterized by intricate designs and vibrant colors.
History & Provenance
Dating to circa 1768, the print is attributed to Ippitsusai Bunchō. It is now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Context
As a likely reproduction of an original woodblock print, it reflects the practice of copying and disseminating images in Japan during this period.
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