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Reference |
EUA051 |
Artist |
Hokuei Shunbansai (act.1829-1837) |
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Series |
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Title |
Shirabiyoshi |
Date |
1832/33 |
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Signature/Seal |
shunkosai Hokuei ga |
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Publisher |
Honsei |
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Format:
Dimensions |
Oban Tate-e
24,9 cm x 36,5 cm; 9.75" x 14.50" |
Impression |
Good |
Colors |
Good |
Condition |
Good. Trimmed into image (in bottom), with one 1/2 inch hole repair,
several small hole repairs and a moisture stain in left edge. Some wear and light soiling.
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Description |
The actor Iwai Shijaku I as a shirabyoshi dancer, female performers who
sang popular songs and danced in front of temples during the late Heian Period (794-1185). A number of Kabuki plays involved shirabyoshi (white rhythm) dances, which were
performed to a rhythmic accompaniment with changes of costume, bun-shaped hats and fans. The most notable characters who performed shirabyoshi dances were Hanako in the dance-drama
Musume dojoji, and Shizuka Gozen, mistress of Yoshitsune, in numerous plays. |
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