Sawamura Sojiro as Narihira Reizo
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Honolulu Museum of Art
Description
Sawamura Sojiro appears as Narihira Reizo, the romantic lead who combines the legendary elegance of the Heian poet Ariwara no Narihira with a theatrical narrative of passionate love. Sojiro's specialization in romantic roles makes this portrait one of Shunsen's warmest male studies: the face projecting the easy confidence of a man whose beauty and feeling are his primary attributes, the palette of soft warm tones appropriate to the romantic wagoto mode.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sawamura Sojiro as Narihira Reizo was created by Natori Shunsen (名取春仙).
Sawamura Sojiro as Narihira Reizo was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Sawamura Sojiro as Narihira Reizo depicts kabuki and portraits.