{"title":"Konishi Hirosada","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-actors-ichikawa-ebizo-v-and-kataoka-gado-gosotei-hirosada","title":"The Actors Ichikawa Ebizō V and Kataoka Gadō - Gosōtei Hirosada","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Gosōtei Hirosada depicting two Kabuki actors in a dramatic theatrical scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Gosōtei Hirosada captures a dramatic moment from the Kabuki theatre, a popular form of performance art in nineteenth-century Japan. The composition depicts two renowned actors, Ichikawa Ebizō V and Kataoka Gadō, in their respective roles as the outlaw Nippon Daemon and Tokushima Gohei. Hirosada was a prolific artist based in the Kamigata region, which encompassed Osaka and Kyoto. His work is distinct from the Edo school, often focusing on the specific mannerisms and facial expressions of actors performing in local theatres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print employs the chūban format, a size commonly used for actor portraits in the Osaka region. The figures are rendered with sharp, precise lines that define their theatrical makeup and elaborate costumes. The actor on the left, Ichikawa Ebizō V, is shown with a focused, intense gaze, while the figure on the right, Kataoka Gadō, holds a sword, adding a sense of tension to the scene. The use of colour is controlled, relying on a balanced palette of deep blues, soft skin tones, and muted greys to direct the viewer's attention to the actors' faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHirosada's ability to capture the individual likeness of performers made his prints highly desirable among theatre enthusiasts of the period. This work functions as a record of a specific performance, preserving the aesthetic choices of the actors and the visual style of the production. The print demonstrates the technical skill involved in the nishiki-e process, where multiple woodblocks were carved and printed to achieve the final image. The composition is flat, typical of the Ukiyo-e tradition, which prioritises graphic clarity and decorative arrangement over three-dimensional space. This piece provides a window into the visual culture of the late Edo period, documenting the intersection of printmaking and the performing arts.\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=\"\/de\/products\/the-actor-segawa-kikunojo-ii-as-the-courtesan-umegae-suzuki-harunobu\" 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;\"\u003eThe Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Umegae - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Konishi Hirosada","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052335792463,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052340904271,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052340937039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59052340969807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59052341002575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59052341035343,"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":59052341068111,"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":59052341100879,"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":59052341133647,"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":59052341166415,"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":59052341199183,"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":59052341231951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Actors-Ichikawa-Ebiz-V-and-Kataoka-Gad-_Poster_CompositorV1_1791431084029.jpg?v=1791432255"},{"product_id":"nakayama-nanshi-ii-as-otani-gosotei-hirosada","title":"Nakayama Nanshi II as Otani - Gosōtei Hirosada","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Gosōtei Hirosada featuring the kabuki actor Nakayama Nanshi II in a scene from A Tale of Valor at Iga Pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Gosōtei Hirosada depicts the kabuki actor Nakayama Nanshi II in the role of Otani. It originates from the series A Tale of Valor at Iga Pass, a narrative work reflecting the popular theatrical culture of the Osaka region during the mid-nineteenth century. Hirosada was a prolific designer of kamigata-e, or prints produced in the Osaka and Kyoto areas, which often focused on the specific stylings of local kabuki performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures the actor in a moment of quiet intensity. The figure is positioned against a slatted wooden screen, with a pine branch extending from the upper left corner to provide a sense of place. The colour palette is restrained, relying on muted blues, soft yellows, and charcoal tones to define the actor's costume and the surrounding architecture. The lines are precise, characteristic of the refined woodblock techniques employed by Osaka artists of this period. The actor is wrapped in a pale yellow garment, which contrasts with the darker blue of the kimono, drawing the viewer's eye to the expressive posture and facial features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more theatrical, exaggerated poses found in Edo-style prints, this work exhibits a degree of naturalism in the actor's expression. The inclusion of the pine tree suggests an outdoor setting, perhaps a garden or a temple precinct, providing context for the dramatic narrative of the Iga Pass story. The print serves as a record of a specific performance, documenting the costume and characterisation favoured by Nakayama Nanshi II. The technical execution, from the subtle gradients in the background to the clean registration of the blocks, demonstrates the high standard of print production in the Osaka school. This piece offers a window into the aesthetic preferences of the Japanese urban public during the late Edo period, where the intersection of theatre and visual art remained a primary source of entertainment and cultural documentation.\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=\"\/de\/products\/the-actor-segawa-kikunojo-ii-as-the-courtesan-umegae-suzuki-harunobu\" 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;\"\u003eThe Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Umegae - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Konishi Hirosada","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052475416911,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052487409999,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59052487442767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59052487475535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59052487508303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59052487541071,"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":59052487573839,"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":59052487606607,"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":59052487639375,"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":59052487672143,"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":59052487704911,"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":59052487737679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nakayama-Nanshi-II-as-Otani_Poster_CompositorV1_1791433476007.jpg?v=1791434484"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/konishi-hirosada.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}