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Suzuki Harunobu
Kabuki Actor in Blue Kimono - Original Woodblock Print

1700's

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Kabuki Actor in Blue Kimono - Original Woodblock Print Original woodblock print depicting a Kabuki actor in a blue kimono by Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725-1770). The actor holds up a sword in his left hand while his right hand is tied in a black rope. Presented in a wood frame. Frame: 21.5"H x 16.5"W Paper: 20.75"H x 15.75"W Image: 14"H x 10"W Suzuki Harunobu thus became one of the primary producers of images of bijinga (pictures of beautiful women) and kabuki actors of Edo, and of similar and related subjects for the Edo print connoisseur market. In a few special cases, notably his famous set of eight prints entitled Zashiki hakkei (Eight Parlor Views), the patron's name appears on the print along with, or in place of, Harunobu's own. The presence of a patron's name or seal, and especially the omission of that of the artist, was another novel development in ukiyo-e of this time. Between 1765 and 1770, Harunobu created over twenty illustrated books and over one thousand color prints, along with a number of paintings. He came to be regarded as the master of ukiyo-e during these last years of his life, and was widely imitated until, a number of years after his death, his style was eclipsed by that of new artists, including Katsukawa Shunshō and Torii Kiyonaga. In addition to the revolutionary innovations that came with the introduction of nishiki-e, Harunobu's personal style was unique in a number of other respects. His figures are all very thin and light; some critics say that all his figures look like children. However, it is these same young girls who epitomize Harunobu's personal style. Richard Lane describes this as "Harunobu's special province, one in which he surpassed all other Japanese artists - eternal girlhood in unusual and poetic settings". Though his compositions, like most ukiyo-e prints, may be said to be fairly simple overall, it is the overall composition that concerned Harunobu. Unlike many of his predecessors, he did not seek to have the girls' kimono dominate the viewer's attention.
  • Creator:
    Suzuki Harunobu
  • Creation Year:
    1700's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Condition:
    Good condition. Some fading and age toning to paper. Water stains to linen mat.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: N92021stDibs: LU54214401282

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