Title
Scene from a Kabuki theatre performance
Caption
Scene from a Kabuki theatre performance. In this highly stylised Japanese dance-drama, from 1629 all roles had to be played by men. Those who specialised in female roles were known as onnagata. Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) Japanese artist and printmaker. Coloured woodblock print.
Date
17th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP09A00_368
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,9Mb (2,2Mb) / 20,1in x 9,8in / 6031 x 2951 (300dpi)