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_372
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,8Mb (2,9Mb) / 11,4in x 17,3in / 3434 x 5175 (300dpi)