Onoe Kikugoro V wearing makeup devised by Yamanaka Heikuro for a role of a female demon

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a traditional Japanese kabuki actor with a vivid, expressive face, characterized by a light blue hue, dramatic red lips, and intense eyes. The actor's robe features intricate patterns, including blue and red leaf designs, adding depth and cultural richness to the composition.

The image depicts a traditional Japanese kabuki actor with a vivid, expressive face, characterized by a light blue hue, dramatic red lips, and intense eyes. The actor's robe features intricate patterns, including blue and red leaf designs, adding depth and cultural richness to the composition.

Name/Title

Onoe Kikugoro V wearing makeup devised by Yamanaka Heikuro for a role of a female demon

Entry/Object ID

1975.2.64

Description

Man in demon makeup leering at something out of frame from bottom left corner with writing in the top right corner.

Type of Print

Woodcut

Category

Vault, Japanese, People
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Torii Tadamasa

Attribution

After

Date made

circa 1925

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

14-3/4 in

Width

10 in

Exhibition

Striking Impressions – Center Art Gallery January 7 - February 22, 2014