Onoe Baiko VII as Shiranui
七代目尾上梅幸の不知火
- Date:
- 1927
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Onoe Baiko VII as Shiranui demonstrates the onnagata tradition, with the male actor portraying a female character of fierce determination. Shunsen's precision in capturing both the character's femininity and the actor's individual features is remarkable. Part of the Nigao-e Shu series, limited to approximately 150 copies. Lifetime Watanabe editions: $1,000-$2,500; posthumous: $500-$1,000.
Description
From the series Thirty-six Portraits of Actors. Shows Onoe Baiko VII, a master of onnagata roles, in a commanding female character with elaborate costume and makeup.
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