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Young actor portrait Ichikawa DanjnrAś VII cartouche
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Young actor portrait Ichikawa DanjnrAś VII cartouche
Young actor with a portrait of Ichikawa Danjuro VII, From a cartouche, a man looks at a boy with a role in his hand. The boy is the 8-year-old actor Ichikawa Ebizo (1823-54), in the role of Kobozu Donguri. His father, actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII (1791-1859), is depicted in the cartouche. Scene from the play Ichiyoraifuku Shibuya no tsuwamono, performed at the Kawarazaki theater in Edo (current Tokyo) in 1830. With two poems. Kunisada (I), Utagawa (mentioned on object), Japan, 1831, paper, polishing, h 212 mm × w 186 mm
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Media ID 19543822
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1791 1859 1830 1831 Cartouche Depicted Father Hand Kunisada Performed Polishing Role Scene Two Poems Utagawa Ichikawa Danjūrō Vii Mentioned
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This print captures a moment of profound significance in the world of Japanese theater. In the center, a young boy named Ichikawa Ebizo, only 8 years old at the time, stands with a role in his hand. His delicate features and youthful innocence are juxtaposed against the weighty responsibility that comes with being part of a renowned acting lineage. To his side, within an intricately designed cartouche, is his father - none other than the esteemed actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII. The elder Ichikawa's presence looms large as he watches over his son's burgeoning career from this artistic frame. It serves as both a testament to their familial bond and an acknowledgment of tradition passed down through generations. The scene depicted here is from the play "Ichiyoraifuku Shibuya no tsuwamono" which was performed at the Kawarazaki theater in Edo (now Tokyo) in 1830. This particular portrayal showcases young Ebizo embodying the character Kobozu Donguri with remarkable skill for someone so tender in age. Surrounding this poignant image are two poems that add depth and emotion to its overall composition. Created by Kunisada (I), Utagawa, these verses further enhance our understanding of this significant moment captured on paper. As we gaze upon this print from Liszt Collection, we cannot help but marvel at how art has preserved not only faces but also stories and legacies across centuries and continents.
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