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Antique Framed Print : Actor Danjuro IV, 1792 (woodblock print on paper)
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Actor Danjuro IV, 1792 (woodblock print on paper)
6437414 Actor Danjuro IV, 1792 (woodblock print on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 29.9x13.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Actor Danjuro IV, dressed as a warrior in a boat with a shrimp design on the sail. The actor holds an oversized pipe. Untitled. Colours green and orange predominate.); © Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery
Media ID 25135686
© Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Actresses Cinema Crustacean Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Fighter Kabuki Shellfish Shrimp Tokugawa Period Warriors Woodblock
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.7cm x 37.1cm (8.1" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This woodblock print, titled "Actor Danjuro IV, 1792" transports us back to the vibrant world of Japanese theater during the Edo period. Created by Shunsho Katsukawa, this masterpiece measures 29.9x13.5 cm and is housed in the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK. In this scene, we see Actor Danjuro IV portraying a fierce warrior while sailing on a boat adorned with an intricately designed shrimp sail. The actor's commanding presence is enhanced by his oversized pipe held firmly in his hand. The use of green and orange hues dominates the composition, adding depth and intensity to the character's portrayal. The woodblock technique employed by Shunsho beautifully captures every detail of Danjuro IV's costume and expression. This print exemplifies the artistry that defined Kabuki theater during this era. Beyond its theatrical significance, this artwork also offers a glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage. It reflects both the fascination with warriors prevalent at that time and their association with traditional symbols such as shrimp. As we admire this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' collection at Fine Art Finder, we are reminded of how art can transcend time and space, allowing us to connect with different cultures across centuries.
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