Ichikawa Danjuro XII as Umeomaru
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Arts
- Image courtesy of
- Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Description
Created during the contemporary, this print preserves a specific performance moment with the psychological depth that distinguishes the finest actor portraits.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ichikawa Danjuro XII as Umeomaru was created by Tsuruya Kokei (弦屋光溪).
Ichikawa Danjuro XII as Umeomaru depicts kabuki and portraits.