Actor in a defiant pose in a court scene: his pipe clenched in his left hand. Colour woodcut by Kunisada I, 1849/1853.
- Utagawa, Kunisada, 1786-1864.
- Date:
- 1849/1853
- Reference:
- 35990i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Striking full face composition; a masterful depiction of the extreme tension of the moment
Whole-length figures
Publication/Creation
Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], 1849/1853.
Physical description
1 print : woodcut, printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
Toyokuni-ga
Bears publisher's mark, censor's seal and actor's role
Reference
Wellcome Collection 35990i
Type/Technique
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores