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Utagawa Toyokuni I

1798 (Kansei 9) · Woodblock print; ink and color on paper · Asian Art

Toyokuni portrayed this actor in a graceful C-curve. The plain background emphasizes the striking form of the female character, whose hair and long sash, in dramatic motion, evoke strong emotions even though the character and drama are not clearly identified.

Artist

Utagawa Toyokuni I

Date

1798 (Kansei 9)

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1929