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Ichikawa Danjuro V as a Travelling Warrior

Ichikawa Danjuro V as a Travelling Warrior, by Katsukawa Shunkō, 1784
Ichikawa Danjuro V as a Travelling Warrior, by Katsukawa Shunkō, 1784

Ichikawa Danjuro V as a Travelling Warrior is a print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunkō. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Ichikawa Danjuro V was a talented onnagata (female impersonator) and writer.

About this work

This painting shows a man in a warrior costume.
He's Ichikawa Danjuro V, a famous actor.
He was known for playing female roles, which was a unique skill in Japan at the time.

The actor's expression is strong and serious.
This painting gives us a glimpse into Japan's Edo period theater.

You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Katsukawa Shunkō (Japanese, 1743–1812)

Overview

Ichikawa Danjuro V was a talented onnagata (female impersonator) and writer.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.