The Actor Tatsuoka Hisagiku in the Role of Kurenai

1739

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The Osaka Kabuki actor Tatsuoka Hisagaku appeared in the role of the young woman Kurenai, carrying a New Year's decoration of pine, crane and tortoise in the play "Miyakozome Kaoru Hachinoki" which was produced in Tokyo at the Nakamuraza theather in 1739. Often the colors of a hand-painted print were enriched by a glossy, lacquer-like black (urushi) made by mixing black ink and glue. In addition, brass filings are sprinkled on the robe to highlight the design and to give the print a richer, more painterly effect. The artist's and publisher's names are prominently displayed in a cartouche across the bottom of the print.

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Title: The Actor Tatsuoka Hisagiku in the Role of Kurenai
Artist: Kiyonobu II (Japanese, active 1720–1750)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 1739
Culture: Japan
Medium: Woodblock print (hand-colored); ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 12 x 6 in. (30.5 x 15.2 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund and Rogers Fund, 1949
Object Number: JP3082
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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