Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku Performance ca. 1789 Katsukawa Shunkō Japanese The Ichikawa family was renowned for playing heroic "Shibaraku!" roles. Shown here in such a performance, Danjūrō wears a persimmon red robe with a huge family crest of three nested squares (mimasu) on each of his large sleeves. His face shows red lines on white makeup, and he wears a bizarre wig. Shunkō portrayed Danjūrō V striking a pose (mie) at a climactic moment to make a powerful impression on the audience. Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku Performance 55566

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