{"title":"Torii Kiyomasu I","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"actor-as-a-standing-beauty-torii-kiyomasu-i","title":"Actor as a Standing Beauty - Torii Kiyomasu I","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu I, featuring a kabuki actor in a graceful pose, defined by bold, calligraphic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu I captures a performer in the role of a bijin, or beautiful woman. The Torii school, founded by Torii Kiyonobu I, held a dominant position in the production of theatrical imagery during the Genroku period. Their work focused on the kabuki theatre, often depicting actors in exaggerated poses that conveyed the energy of the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on the bold, calligraphic line work characteristic of the early Ukiyo-e period. The artist employs a technique known as tan-e, where the print is defined by strong black outlines. The figure is shown in a graceful, slightly curved posture, with the kimono sleeves and hem providing a canvas for the repeating tomoe crests and shell motifs. The artist uses the negative space of the paper to maintain a sense of balance, allowing the viewer to focus on the fluid movement of the fabric and the delicate gesture of the hand holding a comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyomasu I was known for his ability to capture the essence of the actor beneath the costume. While the face remains stylised, the posture suggests a specific theatrical character. The print reflects the aesthetic values of the Edo period, where the theatre and the pleasure districts provided the primary subject matter for artists. By stripping away colour, the print emphasises the strength of the draughtsmanship and the rhythmic quality of the lines. This piece is a representative example of the early development of the Ukiyo-e genre, showing how the Torii school established a visual language that would define Japanese printmaking for decades. The simplicity of the presentation allows the viewer to appreciate the precision of the carving and the intentionality behind every stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/evening-glow-at-ryogoku-bridge-keisai-eisen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Ryogoku Bridge - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fifty-three-stations-of-the-tokaido-inspired-by-famous-pictures-kanagawa-utagawa-kunisada\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō: Inspired by Famous Pictures (Kanagawa) - Utagawa Kunisada — Utagawa Kunisada\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Torii Kiyomasu I","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58980673552719,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58980879139151,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58980879171919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58980879204687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58980879237455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58980879270223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58980879302991,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58980879335759,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58980879368527,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58980879401295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58980879434063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58980879466831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Actor-as-a-Standing-Beauty_Poster_CompositorV1_1790896782264.jpg?v=1790897233"},{"product_id":"the-actor-nakamura-gentaro-as-a-woman-playing-battledore-and-shuttlecock-torii-kiyomasu-i","title":"The Actor Nakamura Gentaro as a woman playing battledore and shuttlecock - Torii Kiyomasu I","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early eighteenth-century woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu I, capturing the kabuki actor Nakamura Gentaro in a dynamic female role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu I depicts the kabuki actor Nakamura Gentaro in a female role. The artist was a member of the Torii school, a group closely associated with the kabuki theatre in Edo. The work is a sumizuri-e, or ink-printed picture, which relies on bold black lines rather than colour to define the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actor is shown in motion, captured mid-game with a battledore and shuttlecock. The kimono is decorated with various small scenes and calligraphic elements, a stylistic choice that adds visual texture to the garment. The figure's posture is dynamic, with the head tilted upwards to follow the flight of the shuttlecock. The lines are thick and confident, characteristic of the early Torii style, which aimed to convey the energy and exaggerated gestures of kabuki performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorii Kiyomasu I was instrumental in establishing the visual language of actor prints. These works functioned as promotional material for the theatre, allowing fans to collect images of their favourite performers. The print demonstrates the focus on line weight and composition that defined early eighteenth-century Japanese printmaking. The lack of colour draws attention to the calligraphic quality of the ink work and the deliberate arrangement of the figure within the frame. 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