{"title":"Shunkosai Hokushu","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"actor-nakamura-utaemon-iii-as-ishikawa-goemon-shunkosai-hokushu","title":"Actor Nakamura Utaemon III as Ishikawa Goemon - Shunkōsai Hokushū","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Shunkōsai Hokushū capturing the kabuki actor Nakamura Utaemon III in his role as the legendary outlaw Ishikawa Goemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Shunkōsai Hokushū depicts the celebrated kabuki actor Nakamura Utaemon III, also known by his stage name Shikan, in the role of the legendary outlaw Ishikawa Goemon. The work belongs to the genre of yakusha-e, or actor prints, which flourished in the Osaka region during the early nineteenth century. Hokushū was a prominent figure in the Kamigata school, known for his focus on the individual characteristics and psychological intensity of performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is a close-up portrait, or ōkubi-e, which allows the viewer to focus on the actor's facial expression and theatrical makeup. The lines are precise and controlled, typical of the refined carving techniques employed by Osaka printmakers of the period. The actor is shown in a moment of dramatic tension, his gaze directed away from the viewer, suggesting an internal conflict or a reaction to an off-stage event. The inclusion of calligraphic text in the upper portion of the print provides context, likely referencing the specific play or the actor's performance history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is restrained, relying on a warm, neutral background to allow the black ink of the actor's robes and hair to dominate. Subtle touches of red in the garment pattern and the actor's lips provide a necessary visual balance. The print demonstrates the technical skill of the Kamigata artists, who often produced works for a discerning audience of theatre enthusiasts. By capturing the specific likeness of Nakamura Utaemon III, Hokushū provides a record of a fleeting performance, preserving the actor's presence for his contemporaries and later collectors. The work is a clear example of the stylistic differences between the Osaka and Edo schools of printmaking, with the former often favouring a more naturalistic approach to portraiture.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/products\/vehicles-on-the-streets-of-tokyo-utagawa-yoshitora\" 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;\"\u003eVehicles on the Streets of Tokyo - Utagawa Yoshitora — Utagawa Yoshitora\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shunkōsai Hokushū","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58961634885967,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58961817403727,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58961817436495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58961817469263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58961817502031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58961817534799,"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":58961817567567,"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":58961817600335,"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":58961817633103,"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":58961817665871,"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":58961817698639,"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":58961817731407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Actor-Nakamura-Utaemon-III-as-Ishikawa-Goemon_Poster_CompositorV1_1790751671649.jpg?v=1790752536"},{"product_id":"bando-mitsugoro-iii-as-daihanji-kiyozumi-and-arashi-koroku-iv-as-koganosuke-shunkosai-hokushu","title":"Bandō Mitsugorō III as Daihanji Kiyozumi and Arashi Koroku IV as Koganosuke - Shunkōsai Hokushū","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Shunkōsai Hokushū depicting two kabuki actors in character, framed by cherry blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Shunkōsai Hokushū depicts two kabuki actors, Bandō Mitsugorō III and Arashi Koroku IV, in their respective roles as Daihanji Kiyozumi and Koganosuke. Hokushū was a prominent figure in the Kamigata school of printmaking, which operated in the Osaka and Kyoto regions. Unlike the Edo-based artists who often focused on idealised beauty, Kamigata artists frequently prioritised the specific likenesses of actors, capturing their individual facial features and expressions with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the yakusha-e tradition, which focuses on the portrayal of kabuki performers. The figures are positioned against a backdrop of cherry blossoms, a common motif in Japanese art that signifies the fleeting nature of life. The print demonstrates the technical skill of the carvers and printers of the period, particularly in the application of colour and the crispness of the line work. The actors wear traditional garments with distinct patterns, which provide a visual contrast to the organic forms of the blossoms above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHokushū was active during the early 19th century and is recognised for his contributions to the development of the Osaka print style. His work provides a window into the theatrical culture of the time, documenting the appearance and costume of performers who were popular with the urban public. The print is a characteristic example of the genre, balancing the narrative requirements of the theatrical scene with the aesthetic conventions of the Ukiyo-e movement. The use of space and the arrangement of the figures create a sense of intimacy, drawing the viewer into the dramatic interaction between the two characters.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/products\/vehicles-on-the-streets-of-tokyo-utagawa-yoshitora\" 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;\"\u003eVehicles on the Streets of Tokyo - Utagawa Yoshitora — Utagawa Yoshitora\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shunkōsai Hokushū","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58964347289935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58964357185871,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58964357218639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58964357251407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58964357284175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58964357316943,"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":58964357349711,"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":58964357382479,"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":58964357415247,"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":58964357448015,"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":58964357480783,"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":58964357513551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Band-Mitsugor-III-as-Daihanji-Kiyozumi-and-Arashi-Koroku-IV-as-Koganosuke_Poster_CompositorV1_1790756841601.jpg?v=1790759322"},{"product_id":"kabuki-actors-asao-yujiro-and-ichikawa-ebijuro-i-shunkosai-hokushu","title":"Kabuki Actors Asao Yūjirō and Ichikawa Ebijūrō I - Shunkōsai Hokushū","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Shunkōsai Hokushū, capturing the dramatic intensity of two Kabuki actors in their stage roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Shunkōsai Hokushū depicts two prominent Kabuki actors, Asao Yūjirō and Ichikawa Ebijūrō I, in their respective roles for the play Keisei Sano no Funabashi. Hokushū was a leading figure in the Kamigata school of printmaking, based in the Osaka region. His work is recognised for its focus on the dramatic intensity of the theatre, moving away from the more idealised portraits common in Edo-period prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs the yakusha-e style, which focuses on the actor as the primary subject. The figures are rendered with sharp, expressive lines that capture the exaggerated facial expressions and heavy makeup characteristic of the Kabuki stage. The use of colour is restrained, relying on a palette of muted tones to draw attention to the psychological tension between the characters. The inclusion of calligraphic text in the upper portion of the print provides context, identifying the actors and the specific production, which was a common practice in promotional prints of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the precision of the woodblock medium. The lines defining the facial features and the patterns on the costumes are executed with care, showing the skill of the carver and printer in translating the artist's design. The print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of early 19th-century Japan, where the theatre served as a primary source of entertainment and fashion. By focusing on the specific performances of these actors, Hokushū documented the ephemeral nature of the stage, preserving the likenesses and dramatic presence of the performers for a wider audience. This piece is a representative example of the Osaka print tradition, which prioritised the individual characterisation of actors over the more stylised portrayals found in other regions.\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=\"\/fr\/products\/shimosuwa-from-sixty-nine-stations-of-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;\"\u003eShimosuwa, from Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/vehicles-on-the-streets-of-tokyo-utagawa-yoshitora\" 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;\"\u003eVehicles on the Streets of Tokyo - Utagawa Yoshitora — Utagawa Yoshitora\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shunkōsai Hokushū","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58968895783247,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58969036292431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58969036325199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58969036357967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58969036390735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58969036423503,"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":58969036456271,"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":58969036489039,"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":58969036521807,"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":58969036554575,"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":58969036587343,"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":58969036620111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kabuki-Actors-Asao-Y-jir-and-Ichikawa-Ebij-r-I_Poster_CompositorV1_1790788048318.jpg?v=1790791033"},{"product_id":"the-actor-asao-gakujuro-i-as-mashiba-hisatsugu-shunkosai-hokushu","title":"The Actor Asao Gakujūrō I as Mashiba Hisatsugu - Shunkōsai Hokushū","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Shunkōsai Hokushū, capturing the kabuki actor Asao Gakujūrō I in a dramatic theatrical role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Shunkōsai Hokushū depicts the kabuki actor Asao Gakujūrō I in the role of Mashiba Hisatsugu. Hokushū was a prominent figure in the Osaka school of printmakers, known for his focus on the theatrical world of the Kamigata region. Unlike the more stylised portraits produced in Edo, Osaka prints often captured the specific features and expressions of actors with a degree of realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is a close-up portrait, or okubi-e, which allows the viewer to observe the actor's facial expression and the details of his costume. The actor is shown in a dramatic pose, holding a sword, which is a common element in kabuki theatre to signify a character's status or intent. The background features a subtle pattern of gourds and leaves, providing a decorative element that does not distract from the central figure. The use of line is precise, defining the contours of the face and the folds of the kimono with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextual elements, including the actor's name and poetic inscriptions, are integrated into the composition. These inscriptions were common in ukiyo-e prints, providing context about the performance or the actor's career. The colour palette is restrained, relying on muted tones that have aged over time, typical of early nineteenth-century Japanese prints. This work provides a glimpse into the visual culture of the Edo period, where theatre and printmaking were closely linked. The print is a representative example of the yakusha-e genre, which documented the popular actors of the day for an enthusiastic public. The technical execution reflects the collaborative process between the artist, the carver, and the printer, all of whom were essential to the production of high-quality woodblock prints.\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=\"\/fr\/products\/shimosuwa-from-sixty-nine-stations-of-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;\"\u003eShimosuwa, from Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/new-year-street-performers-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eNew Year Street-Performers - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shunkōsai Hokushū","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072381780303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072415957327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59072415990095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59072416022863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59072416055631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59072416088399,"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":59072416121167,"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":59072416153935,"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":59072416186703,"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":59072416219471,"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":59072416252239,"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":59072416285007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Actor-Asao-Gakuj-r-I-as-Mashiba-Hisatsugu_Poster_CompositorV1_1791518489502.jpg?v=1791518980"},{"product_id":"the-actor-arashi-koroku-iv-shunkosai-hokushu","title":"The Actor Arashi Koroku IV - Shunkōsai Hokushū","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Shunkōsai Hokushū, capturing the actor Arashi Koroku IV in a dramatic kabuki role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Shunkōsai Hokushū depicts the kabuki actor Arashi Koroku IV in the role of the female bandit Hotei Oichi. The work originates from the Kamigata region, specifically Osaka, where the style of actor portraiture differed from the Edo tradition. Hokushū was a prominent figure in this school, known for his ability to capture the specific features and expressions of performers on the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the yakusha-e tradition, focusing on the actor's posture and costume. Arashi Koroku IV is shown in a dark blue kimono with a distinctive patterned hem, holding a folded fan. The inclusion of calligraphic text, which provides context regarding the performance and the actor's career, is a standard element of the genre. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the Osaka school, with clean lines and a controlled colour palette that emphasises the actor's presence rather than background detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a record of a specific theatrical event, the print serves as a document of the kabuki culture of the early nineteenth century. The figure is rendered with a sense of theatrical gravity, reflecting the performer's status during his final farewell performance. The use of flat colour planes and bold outlines is characteristic of the woodblock medium, where the artist worked in collaboration with carvers and printers to produce multiple impressions. 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