Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku Role

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku Role

Katsukawa Shunshō

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

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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