Kataoka Gato as Sakuramaru
片岡我當の桜丸
- Date:
- 1926
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Sakuramaru is one of three brothers central to the Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy play, and Kataoka Gato brings youthful earnestness to the role. Shunsen captures the character's loyalty and determination in this Nigao-e Shu portrait. Editions of approximately 150 copies ensure moderate scarcity. Lifetime Watanabe editions sell for $1,000-$2,500; reprints for $500-$1,000.
Description
From the series Thirty-six Portraits of Actors. Depicts Kataoka Gato in the tragic role of Sakuramaru from the play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, one of the most emotionally powerful characters in the kabuki repertoire.
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