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Title Kabuki - Naozamurai by Danjuro XII (Rest in Peace)
rare. hand painted.
Artist Hisashi Yamamoto 1905 - ?
Signature "Hisashi".
Seal Yamamoto.
Dated Ca. 1975 - 80s.
Medium/Technique Watercolor on paper.
Impression Hand painted watercolors on a decorative cardboard with golden border.
Colors Excellent.
Condition Excellent - very good … A crease on the left top corner.
Description Beautiful composition in watercolor.
A Kabuki actor is in the role of Naojirô, also called Naozamurai ("Faithful Samurai"), in the play "Kumo ni Magou Ueno no Hatsuhana". It is a tragic love story of young Samurai Naojirô. He is escaping from his enemies. Here in a cold, snow falling night, he tries to see his love, a courtesan, for the last time.
Quite poignant development in the real world is that Ichikawa Danjuro XII had passed away unexpectedly on Feb.3, 2013. Countless people enjoyed his brilliant performance on the theater. He has been the head of the kabuki dynasty, the Ichikawa, and made great contribution to promoted this ancient theatrical art inside and outside of Japan.
Note Although Hisashi Yamamoto was well known for his excellent imitation of kabuki actors' voices and was popular on many radio and TV shows, not much about him was known. He was associated with kabuki scene and made excellent prints and paintings for the actors and promotional publications. He even drew tattoo designs on kabuki actors for their theatrical roles.
Width Item 15.0 inches = 38.0 cm
Height Item 17.9 inches = 45.5 cm |
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