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The Ninth Ichimura Uzaemon in the role of Shunkan

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SKU: TRG-PRINT-UNF-METM-36596 Category: Giclee Prints Tags: Asian, Figures, Theatre & Performance Artist: Shunsho, Katsukawa

Tags: Asian, Figures, Theatre & Performance

Description

Ichimura Uzaemon IX appears in the role of Shunkan, the head inclined beneath long hair and the body enclosed in a patterned robe. A simple architectural framework and a few natural details establish the setting without distracting from the figure. Katsukawa Shunshō gives the performer a concentrated, inward-looking bearing, making the stillness of the pose a source of expression.

Dating to around 1778, the color woodblock print finds its drama in restrained movement. The garment’s repeating pattern contrasts with the more irregular lines of hair and face, keeping decorative structure connected to a human presence. Shunshō lets the role emerge through posture rather than an elaborate account of the play. The viewer’s attention returns to the tilted head and gathered robes, where a quiet stage moment retains its emotional weight.

Read our guide to giclée prints or browse the Katsukawa Shunshō collection.