Masked Male Dancer

Acrylic, 24 karat gold leaf on wood cradled panel.

30x40x2"

Noh is a classical Japanese dance-drama that has been performed since the 14th century. This is a painting of the main character from Dōjōji, a famous Noh play, and demonstrates the complex, intricate beauty of the costumes worn by Noh actors. The main character is a female but is played by a male actor in a mask.