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_369
License type
Rights managed
Available size
51,1Mb (2,1Mb) / 20,1in x 9,9in / 6029 x 2961 (300dpi)