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Sawamura Tossho as Monzaburo (澤村訥升 門三郎)

Toyohara Kunichika (豊原国周)  avatar
Toyohara Kunichika (豊原国周)

1873 · Nishiki-e (錦絵, Woodblock print ink and color on paper)

Dimensions 34.5 × 24 cm

Collection: Central Saint Martins Museum & Study Collection: Japanese Actor Prints

Monzaburo(門三郎) is depicted in a traditional blue striped kimono, which would have been a common garment worn by male characters in kabuki theater. His white cloth head wrap is also a traditional accessory that would have been worn by samurai and other male characters in kabuki. The sword he is holding is likely a prop used in his performances, and adds to the overall drama of the scene. The background of the print is also notable, as it shows the sea and sky at night, with the horizon line stretching out into the distance. This creates a sense of vastness and drama that would have been appreciated by fans of kabuki theater, who were drawn to the larger-than-life performances and characters depicted in form.

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Sawamura Tossho as Monzaburo (澤村訥升 門三郎) (1873) by Toyohara Kunichika (豊原国周), Nishiki-e (錦絵, Woodblock print ink and color on paper), from the Central Saint Martins Museum & Study Collection: Japanese Actor Prints collection.

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