The Actor Bandö Juzaburö as Seigoro
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Honolulu Museum of Art
- Image courtesy of
- Honolulu Museum of Art
Description
A close-up profile portrait of a kabuki actor with a shaved pate and topknot, his brow furrowed and mouth set in a stern expression. He wears a black robe with a pale blue-and-white patterned collar and a round crest on the shoulder, holding a small blue-and-white cup in one hand against a plain grey background. Woodblock print titled "The Actor Bandō Jūzaburō as Seigorō" by Natori Shunsen, year unknown.
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Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Actor Bandö Juzaburö as Seigoro was created by Natori Shunsen (名取春仙).
The Actor Bandö Juzaburö as Seigoro depicts theater.