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Actor at a Gate
Torii Kiyomitsu (I) (mentioned on object), 1755 - 1760
Colour woodblock printing advanced swiftly in the mid-18th century. This print depicts a scene from a play. In addition to the black line block, three colour blocks were used: red, yellow, and purple. The natural pigments used are very sensitive to daylight. Consequently, the purple has turned grey and the once vibrant red and green colours have faded.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-1967-781
- Dimensionsheight 350 mm x width 132 mm
- Physical characteristicskleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok in zwart met klerublokken in rood, geel en paars