Kunichika: Actor Cuts a Mie Woodblock
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Description
Japanese Woodblock Print, 1890, kuchi-e print, with folds as issued
SIZE IN INCHES: 9 x 6 inches
COMMENTS: The most striking pose in Kabuki theatre is the “nirami” (mie) or crosseyed glare. In Japanese, the mie pose is said to be "cut" by the actor. This glare marks a highpoint of the performance. It's like the climax in a movie, all attention is on the lead actor - the camera zooms in and fixes on their expression. It is no wonder that many artists are depicted cutting this crosseyed glare in their Yakusha-e or actor prints.
SIZE IN INCHES: 9 x 6 inches
COMMENTS: The most striking pose in Kabuki theatre is the “nirami” (mie) or crosseyed glare. In Japanese, the mie pose is said to be "cut" by the actor. This glare marks a highpoint of the performance. It's like the climax in a movie, all attention is on the lead actor - the camera zooms in and fixes on their expression. It is no wonder that many artists are depicted cutting this crosseyed glare in their Yakusha-e or actor prints.
Condition
Fine, no flaws
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Kunichika: Actor Cuts a Mie Woodblock
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