Anthology of One Hundred Kumadori - Terrific woodblock print from a Taisho era series depicting kumadori, a distinctive type of kabuki makeup used for aragoto characters. Aragoto refers to an exaggerated style of acting used to depict heroic warriors, demons, or fierce gods. The bombastic style encompasses all elements of the role, including hair, makeup, dialogue, and costume. These striking designs depict bold and colorful makeup, often giving the characters a frightening or otherworldly appearance, with the name of the makeup in Japanese at upper right. Published by Engei Chinsho Kankou-kai in 1915 for the Tokyo University of the Arts, these images are a fantastic choice for a kabuki enthusiast or historian of theater.

Artist - Taisho era artist (unsigned)

Image Size - 5 5/8" x 3 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight toning, a few creases at edges. Some prints have a few spots. Please see photos for details.

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