Portrait of Actor Nakamura Kichiemon
- Date:
- 1947
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Description
A 1947 woodblock portrait of Nakamura Kichiemon I, one of the most celebrated kabuki actors of the early twentieth century, rendered in the bold graphic style Sekino was developing in the immediate postwar years. Kichiemon's face — famous for its combination of masculine authority and emotional depth — is here captured in a frontal, direct composition that prioritizes character over theatrical costume or pose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Portrait of Actor Nakamura Kichiemon was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎) in 1947.
Portrait of Actor Nakamura Kichiemon uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Portrait of Actor Nakamura Kichiemon depicts kabuki and portraits.