Hamamuraya Roko, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku

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Hamamuraya Roko, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku

Hamamuraya Roko, 1794

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Aiban Character Cross Dressing Drag Expression Facial Expression Female Impersonator Hamamuraya Roko Kabuki Kabuki Actor Kikunojo Iii Kikunojo Segawa Onnagata Oyama Panto Pantomime Pantomime Dame Princess Rosetta Segawa Kikunojo Iii Segawa Kikunojo Iv Sharaku Toshusai Tōshūsai Sharaku Colour Woodblock Print Thespian Tokugawa Period

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. This mesmerizing photo print, titled "Hamamuraya Roko" created by the talented Toshusai Sharaku in 1794, offers a captivating glimpse into the vibrant world of Japanese kabuki theater during the Tokugawa period. The image showcases an extraordinary male actor, Kikunojo Segawa III, skillfully portraying the character of Hamamuraya Roko. With meticulous attention to detail and exquisite use of color woodblock printing techniques, Sharaku brings this iconic figure to life. The actor's facial expression is strikingly intense and his elaborate hairstyle adds an air of elegance and sophistication. Dressed in traditional female attire as an onnagata or oyama (female impersonator), Segawa embodies Princess Rosetta with remarkable grace and poise. During the Edo period, kabuki theater was a popular form of entertainment that captivated audiences with its dramatic performances and cross-dressing actors. This art form allowed men like Segawa to masterfully portray female characters through their expressive gestures and vocal range. As we admire this heritage artwork at the Art Institute of Chicago's gallery dedicated to Asian arts, we are transported back in time to witness a moment from Japan's rich cultural history. Through Sharaku's artistic vision, we gain insight into not only the theatrical traditions but also societal norms prevalent during this era. The "Hamamuraya Roko" print

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