The actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei
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Title
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The actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei
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Rights
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Public Domain. The Art Institute of Chicago.
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Creator
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Tōshūsai Sharaku
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Date
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1794
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Description
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The actor Otani Oniji III striking a poke as he portrays the character Edobei. His face is painted white and he wears striking red eye makeup, as was the fashion for Kabuki actors during the eighteenth century.
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Format
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Color woodblock print. 14 15/16 × 9 7/8 in..
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Publisher
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The Art Institute of Chicago.
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Contributor
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Zadie Henthorn
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Identifier
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The Art Institute of Chicago. 1934.207
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Subject
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Ukiyo-e; Ukiyo-e art; woodblock print; Japanese art; Asian art; actor; Kabuki theater; Kabuki actor.
