Contemporary | Kappazuri/Stencil Print
Hiromitsu Takahashi’s stencil print “隈取 (Kumadori) B” showcases a striking close-up of kabuki kumadori (隈取) makeup, rendered in bold blocks of vermilion, jet black and vivid accents. The dynamic composition and crisp stencil lines capture the dramatic intensity of the actor’s painted visage. 🎭✨
- Year & Edition: Ed. of 30 (25/30) (editioned, titled, & signed “Hiromitsu”, in pencil).
- Medium: Kappazuri/Stencil.
- Dimensions: Sheet W: 41.00 cm × H: 61.50 cm; Image W: 27.25 cm × H: 37.75 cm.
- Condition: Mint.
- Notes: Kumadori is the stylised makeup worn by kabuki actors to convey character and emotion. Takahashi’s modern stencil pays homage to this centuries-old tradition, using bright, unblemished pigments to evoke the power and presence of the stage.
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