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The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as a Monk, Raigo Ajari, in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no M... c. 1770. Creator: Shunsho
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The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as a Monk, Raigo Ajari, in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no M... c. 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as a Monk, Raigo Ajari, in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no Mato (Forest of the Nue Monster: Target of the Eleventh Month), Performed at the Nakamura Theater from the First Day of the Eleventh Month, 1770, Japan, c. 1770
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This woodblock print, created by the renowned artist Shunsho, showcases Nakamura Nakazo I in the role of Raigo Ajari, a monk, from the Kabuki play "Nue no Mori Ichiyo no Mato" (Forest of the Nue Monster: Target of the Eleventh Month), performed at the Nakamura Theater in Japan during the first day of the eleventh month in 1770. The Edo Period (1603-1868) actor is depicted in full monk's attire, with a striking lime green robe and a black hood, accessorized with a white cord and a fan. The intricate details of the costume, from the folds of the fabric to the texture of the cord, are expertly rendered in the block printing technique. The monk's serious expression and the somber background add to the dramatic effect of the image. The print is a testament to the artistic school of Katsukawa, which flourished during the eighteenth century and produced some of the most iconic images of Kabuki actors. This masterpiece is a valuable addition to the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of Japan.
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