An Actor in a Female Role in Black Kimono, c. 1770-1790, Katsukawa Shun'ei, Japanese, 1762 - 1819, 12 11/16 × 5 1/4 in. ( × cm) (image, sheet, hosoban), Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, Japan, 18th century, Segawa Kikunojø III (1751-1810) was one of the most popular onnagata (female role actors) of his time. With his distinctive facial features, it must have been easy for artists to create recognizable portraits of him. This also made it all the more interesting to show the actor in different roles and settings.

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