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The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I
c. 1789
Shunshō Katsukawa (Japanese, 1726-1792)
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A color print of a standing man in an elaborate costume with dramatic red makeup pulling out his sword from its casing
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  • Artist Name: Shunshō Katsukawa (Japanese, 1726-1792)
  • Title: The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I
  • Date: c. 1789
  • Medium: Color woodblock
  • Dimensions: Hosoban, 13 x 5-7/8 in. (33.0 x 14.9 cm)
  • Credit Line: Norton Simon Museum, Gift of the San Marino League
  • Accession Number: P.1967.25.21
  • Copyright: © Norton Simon Museum

Object Information

Villains and Heroes: Japanese Kabuki Prints

  • Norton Simon Museum, 2002-04-19 to 2002-08-26

Kabuki: Theatrical Portraits from 18th Century Japan

  • Norton Simon Museum, 1991-04-18 to 1992-01-26

Additional Artwork by Artist

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II Shunshō Katsukawa c. 1770

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