Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku Role

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Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku Role

Katsukawa ShunshōLinkedCulture matchlcp-6c7d84db0aa0

Date
c. 1788
Medium
Hanging scroll (nikuhitsu), ink and color on silk
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
8636

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This painting depicts the famous kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V (1741-1806) as the greater-than-life hero in the play Shibaraku. In the story, a corrupt warlord and his henchmen terrify innocent people within a shrine precinct. The hero enters the scene via the hanamichi , a raised runway leading to the stage through the audience. In a fierce voice he shouts Shibaraku! or Wait a moment! causing the thugs to turn on him. The ensuing fight, with its swashbuckling bravura, is a favorite among kabuki enthusiasts. The dramatic costume, make-up and unusually long sword are all meant to convey his extraordinary strength and vehemence. Japan, Asia

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Bequest of Richard P. Gale

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