Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa TarōToshusai Sharaku · 1794
Ukiyo-e
1794
Tokyo National Museum
Toshusai Sharaku (1794 – 1795)
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About this artwork
- Title: Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō
- Artist: Toshusai Sharaku
- Year: 1794
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Tokyo National Museum
- Movement: Ukiyo-e
- Corpus context: social hierarchy, ukiyo-e traditions
- Color palette: Dark
- Keywords: ukiyo-e painting, “kabuki art”, “japanese prints”
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What are the date and style of "Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō" by Toshusai Sharaku?
"Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō" was made in 1794, within the Ukiyo-e movement.
Who is the artist behind "Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō"?
The artist behind "Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō" is Toshusai Sharaku. The work is catalogued under Toshusai Sharaku's name.
What are the author and date of "Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō"?
The author of "Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō" is Toshusai Sharaku, and the work is dated 1794.
Who created "Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō" and what style is it in?
"Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō" was created by Toshusai Sharaku in the Ukiyo-e style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.
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The original "Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō" is at the Tokyo National Museum, and the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.
What is the creation date of "Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō" by Toshusai Sharaku?
"Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō" by Toshusai Sharaku was created in 1794.
What is the format of "Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō"?
The format of "Kabuki Actor Ōtani Tokuji as Monogusa Tarō" is tall. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.