Artwork
The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjûrô II (1689-1758)
The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjûrô II (1689-1758) is an unspecified painting by the Ukiyo-e artist Katsukawa Shunshō. It is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjûrô II is a painting by Katsukawa Shunshō, created in 1794. It is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Ichikawa Danjûrô II, a renowned Kabuki actor, in a dramatic pose, wearing a green and red robe and holding a long stick. His serious facial expression suggests he is in the midst of a performance.
Technique & Style
Executed in a traditional Japanese style, the painting features bold lines and vibrant colors against a simple beige background. Japanese writing is visible at the top of the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katsukawa Shunshō spent his life in Edo (now Tokyo), where the city’s teahouses and theaters buzzed with energy.
Portrait of Ichikawa Danjuro II as Kamakura no Gongorô
H Beard Print Collection
Ichikawa Ebijuro II as Ude no Jirobei
勝川春章画 三代目市川団蔵|Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danzō III
三代目市川海老蔵|Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebizō III (Ichikawa Danjūrō IV)
Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Soga no Gorō
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五代目市川団十郎|Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku (Stop Right There!) Role as Hannya no Gorō
四代目市川團蔵|Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danzō IV