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Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Kan Shojo in the Mt. Tenpai Scene (from the series Famous Kabuki Plays)
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Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Kan Shojo in the Mt. Tenpai Scene (from the series Famous Kabuki Plays)
Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Kan Shojo in the Mt. Tenpai Scene (from the series Famous Kabuki Plays), 1814. Here, the actor plays the role of an exiled statesman, transforming himself into a vengeful thunder god. The red-and-white make-up style-- kumadori, or " shadow painting" --is characteristic of the aragoto manner of portraying heroic roles. The crossed eyes and clenched mouth--in this role a plum blossom branch is added--demonstrates the conventional mie pose used by Kabuki actors to express intense emotion at the most dramatic moment in the play. The audience applauds the actors ability to hold this pose, influenced by the stylized movements of the puppets in the famous Bunraku theater. This sensational transformation of the hero is the high point of the scene
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1615 1868 1786 1864 Gototei Kunisada Gototei Kunisada Japanese Colour Woodblock Print
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This print showcases Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Kan Shojo in the Mt. Tenpai Scene, a famous kabuki play from 1814. In this scene, the actor brilliantly transforms himself into a vengeful thunder god after portraying an exiled statesman. The use of red-and-white make-up, known as kumadori or "shadow painting" is characteristic of the aragoto style used to depict heroic roles. The intense expression on Ichikawa Danjuro VII's face, with crossed eyes and clenched mouth, represents the conventional mie pose often employed by Kabuki actors to convey heightened emotions at pivotal moments in the play. To enhance his portrayal further, he holds a plum blossom branch in this role. Audiences are enthralled by the actor's ability to maintain this dramatic pose throughout the scene—a skill influenced by the stylized movements seen in Bunraku theater puppetry. This sensational transformation of Kan Shojo into a thunder god becomes the climactic highlight of this particular performance. Created during Japan's Edo period (1615-1868), this color woodblock print features mica embellishments that add shimmering details to enhance its visual impact. Produced by Gototei Kunisada, one of Japan's renowned ukiyo-e artists, this artwork now resides within The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. Heritage Art/Heritage Images has expertly captured and preserved this remarkable moment from Japanese theatrical history for all art enthusiasts to appreciate and admire today.
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