Night Rain At Hara Garden: Actor Iwai Shijaku Ii As Kumasaka Ochō

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The painting "Night Rain at Hara Garden: Actor Iwai Shijaku II as Kumasaka Ochō" by Toyohara Kunichika depicts a vibrant and evocative scene from Japanese theater. This artwork falls into the genre of Ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique that flourished during the Edo period.The foreground of the image is dominated by the figure of Kabuki actor Iwai Shijaku II portraying the character Kumasaka Ochō. He is shown in a dynamic and somewhat dramatic pose, wielding a large sickle above his head with one hand, while gripping a rope with the other. The figure's expression is intense and focused, suggesting a moment of high emotion or tension.Kumasaka Ochō's attire is richly detailed and colorful, featuring layered robes with various patterns of stripes and checks. The garments are adorned with intricate designs and brilliant colors that indicate his status or role in the play. The contrast between these vibrant patterns and the dark, rain-swept background emphasizes the drama of the scene.The background is minimalist, mainly expressing a dark, rainy night which adds to the overall mood of urgency and perhaps peril in the artwork.

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Toyohara Kunichika (1835–1900) was one of the most successful Japanese woodblock print artists during the Edo period. His passion for Kabuki shows drove him to mainly focus on producing prints of actors and actresses from Kabuki scenes, by using the Ukiyo-e style.