Kabuki Actors

His work consisted mostly of kabuki actor prints that emphasized the individual personality of the actors, showcased through rich colors and exquisite patterns of complex design.

Two kabuki actors posing a samurai's. The print is printed on rice paper and is not framed.

Kabuki Actor is a woodcut print realized by Utagawa Kunisada in 1848/49.

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)  A kabuki actor portrait, a common theme for Kunisada, who was the most prolific designer of such prints in 19th-century Japan. 

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798 - 1861) - Kabuki actors Condition Size Frame: 92x53cm Period 19th century

Japanese 19th Century Woodblock Print of Kabuki Actors Toyokuni III Original Woodcut by Toyokuni III (1786 - 1864) Of the Kabuki actors Bando Hikosaburo and Nizaemon Published...

20th Century Japanese woodblock print of kabuki Actors, Toshusai Sharaku C.1930 Toshusai Sharaku Japanese woodblock print after Toshusai Sharaku Of the Kabuki actors Segawa T...

Kabuki Actor in Blue Kimono - Original Woodblock Print Original woodblock print depicting a Kabuki actor in a blue kimono by Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725-1770).

Duputich, Kabuki actors Circa, 1865 Artist: Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) Publisher : Izutsu-ya Obtained this beautiful vintage hand printed scene of Japanese Kabuki actors fr...

A finely executed ukiyo-e print depicting two kabuki actors caught in a moment of heightened dramatic tension, shown within a richly patterned interior setting.

Kabuki actor is a superb colored woodblock print realized around 1830 by one of the most famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artists Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786 - ...

A kabuki actor is standing on a wooden deck, wearing a robe with a pine-needle pattern.

Kabuki Actor is an original Woodcut print realized in mid 19 century and attributed to Utagawa Kunisada.

Kabuki actor Nakamura Shikan II by Utagawa Kunisada Japanese Woodblock Print Wonderful portrait of Nakamura Shikan II, a prominent kabuki actor, in the role of Kisen Hoshi Toyokuni ...

Triptych woodblock print of Kabuki actors attributed to Kunichika, late 19th century.

This dynamic ukiyo-e print depicts a kabuki actor captured in a moment of heightened theatrical tension, shown mid-stride against a bamboo fence beneath flowering branches, likely ch...

Kabuki Actor in Water Lily Robe with Samurai Sword- Japanese Woodblock Print Finely detailed woodblock by Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825).

A striking and dramatic woodblock print that portrays a celebrated kabuki actor, captured in a moment of poised, high-stakes drama.

This woodblock print depicts Kabuki Actors performing the play "Mimasu Mimasu Karigane Soga", from the Theater Nakamura.

Beautiful late 19th century Japanese woodblock print diptych of two kabuki actors by Kunichika Toyohara (Japanese, 1835-1900).

This triptych features a dramatic fight scene of Kabuki theatre performed by three actors.

Toyohara Kunichika (1835 – 1900) Additional information: Material: Paper Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Decoration Type / Colour:Polychrome Condition: Good Condition D...

Page Size: 13.5 x 9 in. Frame Size: 21 x 14 in. This dynamic woodblock print captures a climactic moment of intense dramatic energy, characteristic of the kabuki theater tradition. ...

A rare and powerful authentic woodblock print (nishiki-e) by the "Golden Age" master Utagawa Kunimaru (1793-1829). Dating from the 1820s, this piece is a superb example of yakusha-e ...

Matsufuji does not only create images of babies as life, he also makes the babies into Buddha statues or Kabuki actors adding a humorous side to his works.

An evocative late 19th century Japanese woodblock by the master artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), depicting a Kabuki actor in the dramatic role of a fierce samurai.

An evocative late 19th century Japanese woodblock by the master artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), depicting a Kabuki actor in the dramatic role of a fierce samurai.

An evocative late 19th century Japanese woodblock by the master artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), depicting a Kabuki actor in the dramatic role of a fierce samurai.

Kunichika became quite well known for his works of yakusha-e - woodblock prints of Edo and Meiji kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time.

A limited edition High Porcelain sculpture depicts a kabuki actor, one of the most highly appreciated forms of Japanese theater.

Woodblock print (nishiki-e), c. mid-19th century. A powerful kabuki actor portrait from the Utagawa school, depicting a male actor shown half-length against a deep blue ground.

Actor Arashi Rikan II as Aburaya Yohei - Figurative Woodblock Print on Paper Woodblock print of kabuki actor by Shunbaisai Hokuei (Japanese, d. 1837).

A fine ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861). The print depicts a kabuki actor, and is rendered in vibrant colour and rich detail.

The text on the print includes the characters 隆子右黒門 [the name of the actor is隆子右黒門]. Woodblock prints like this were popular forms of art and entertainment during the Edo period in J...

He is best known for his prints of Kabuki actors, using the woodblock technique. He also painted beautiful women and, on occasions, historical scenes.

These men are likely kabuki actors depicted in various roles, reflecting the rich tradition of theater in Edo-period Japan.

The range of Kuniyoshi's subjects included many genres: landscapes, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, cats, and mythical animals. He is known for depictions of the battles of legendary...

1802–1853) - 'Matsumoto Kinsho II' (Japanese Kabuki Actor) - Antique woodblock print - single print (not part of a series) - signatures or remarks hand written on the back of the pri...

Known for his portraits of kabuki actors and beautiful women, Kunisada's work is characterized by vibrant colors and intricate details.

Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) Last performance of the summer theater show, Natsu kyogen issei ichidai Diptych Oban depicting two Kabuki actors Onoe Kikugorō III (尾上菊五郎) on the righ...

Beauty Otami - Kabuki Note: Kabuki actor Nakamura Matsue is in the role of courtesan otami.

His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of yakusha-e, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time.

His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of yakusha-e, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time.

Matsufuji does not only create images of babies as life, he also makes the babies into Buddha statues or Kabuki actors adding a humorous side to his works.

This refined circa 1818 original Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada depicts the celebrated kabuki actor Iwai Kumesaburo II in the role of Oiso no Tora, bringing food to Sog...

Ashiyuki is best known for his ōban sized (about 14 by 10 inches or 36 by 25 centimeters), prints of kabuki actors, although he also illustrated books, and designed surimono.

Frame Size: 21 x 16.25 Translation of Calligraphic Japanese Text: 大星由良之助 Ōboshi Yuranosuke (character from Kanadehon Chūshingura) 片岡仁左衛門 Kataoka Nizaemon 横川彫岩 Yokokawa Hori Iwa (eng...

A finely executed ukiyo-e print depicting two kabuki actors caught in a moment of heightened dramatic tension, shown within a richly patterned interior setting.

The preint depicts the Kabuki actor Sawamura Tossho as Watanabe no Wataru and is the left print of an original diptych.

Ôban format A finely composed bust portrait of a kabuki actor set against a lively urban backdrop, likely representing Nihonbashi, the symbolic heart of Edo.

The publisher of this series was Tsujiokaya Bunsuke, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts also holds the same print as part of the William Sturgis Bigelow Collection. The actor depict...

Kunichika (1835–1900), one of the last great masters of the ukiyo-e tradition, is celebrated for his vivid portrayals of kabuki actors and theatrical subjects during the late Edo and...

Frame size 19.5" x 15", print size 13.5" x 9.5" Print #1 depicting a Kabuki actor as part of "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō" series.

Shunsho is most well known for introducing a new form of yakusha-e, prints depicting Kabuki actors. However, his bijin-ga (images of beautiful women) paintings, while less famous, ar...

This elegant circa 1790 original Japanese woodblock print by Katsukawa Shun’ei depicts the celebrated Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjūrō, one of the most legendary names in the history of...

Toyokuni's success and fame came when he started making actor portraits and actor scenes. The Kabuki theaters were very crowded at that time and the best known actors were a kind of ...

Utagawa Toyokuni (Edo, 1769 – Edo, 1825), also often referred to as Toyokuni I, to distinguish him from the members of his school who took over his go (art-name) after he died, was a...