{"title":"Torii Kiyonobu Ii","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-actor-ichimura-uzaemon-viii-torii-kiyonobu-ii","title":"The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon VIII - Torii Kiyonobu II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic yakusha-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyonobu II, featuring the kabuki actor Ichimura Uzaemon VIII in a dramatic theatrical pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyonobu II depicts the kabuki actor Ichimura Uzaemon VIII. The Torii school held a monopoly on the production of theatrical prints, known as yakusha-e, during the Edo period. Their style is characterised by bold, sweeping lines and a focus on the dramatic presence of the performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, the actor is positioned beside a large temple bell. The figure displays the stylised posture typical of the era, with garments featuring clear, graphic patterns. The artist employs a limited palette, relying on the strength of the black ink outlines to define the form and movement of the subject. The background is minimal, suggesting an architectural setting through simple structural lines and a willow tree, which directs the viewer's attention to the actor's expressive face and stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrints of this nature were often produced as promotional material for kabuki theatres. They functioned as souvenirs for theatre-goers, capturing the likeness of popular actors in specific roles. The technical execution reflects the early methods of ukiyo-e production, where the focus remained on the clarity of the line rather than complex colour layering. The presence of the dragon-topped bell adds a narrative element, likely referencing a specific scene from a play performed at the time. The print serves as a record of the aesthetic conventions that governed the representation of kabuki performers in eighteenth-century Japan.\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=\"\/it\/products\/matsumoto-koshiro-iv-and-nakayama-tomisaburo-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;\"\u003eMatsumoto Koshiro IV and Nakayama Tomisaburo by Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/the-actor-ichikawa-danjuro-vi-as-sukeroku-utagawa-toyokuni-i\" 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 Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Sukeroku by Utagawa Toyokuni I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/torii-kiyonobu-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Torii Kiyonobu II →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Torii Kiyonobu II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58998771777871,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59101246226767,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59101246259535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59101246292303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59101246325071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59101246357839,"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":59101246390607,"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":59101246423375,"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":59101246456143,"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":59101246488911,"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":59101246521679,"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":59101246554447,"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-Ichimura-Uzaemon-VIII_Poster_CompositorV1_1791078799677.jpg?v=1791853924"},{"product_id":"the-actors-ichikawa-danjuro-ii-as-onio-shinzaemon-and-ichikawa-masugoro-as-soga-no-goro-in-the-play-furiwake-gami-hatsugai-soga-torii-kiyonobu-ii","title":"The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro II as Onio Shinzaemon and Ichikawa Masugoro as Soga no Goro in the play Furiwake-gami Hatsugai Soga - Torii Kiyonobu II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1735 woodblock print by Torii Kiyonobu II depicting Ichikawa Danjuro II in the kabuki play Furiwake-gami Hatsugai Soga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyonobu II captures a specific moment from the kabuki play Furiwake-gami Hatsugai Soga, performed at the Ichimura Theater in Edo during the first month of 1735. The composition features Ichikawa Danjuro II in the role of Onio Shinzaemon, a character known for his strength and dramatic presence. The artist employs the bold, assertive line work characteristic of the Torii school, which held a monopoly on the production of theatrical posters and actor portraits during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is depicted with exaggerated facial features and a powerful stance, typical of the aragoto style of acting associated with the Ichikawa lineage. The actor wears elaborate, patterned robes that fill the frame, demonstrating the attention to costume detail that defined early eighteenth-century theatrical prints. Behind the figure, a row of arrows is arranged, providing a rhythmic, vertical structure to the background. The colour palette is restrained, relying on subtle blue-green tones and ink-black lines to define the form against the paper ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorii Kiyonobu II was the second head of the Torii school, following in the footsteps of his father, Kiyonobu I. His work reflects the transition from the early, hand-coloured prints to the more refined techniques of the mid-Edo period. The print serves as a record of the theatrical culture of the time, documenting both the performers and the specific aesthetic conventions of the kabuki stage. 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The scene originates from the theatrical production Ichi no Tomi Seiwa Nendaiki, performed at the Ichimura Theater in Edo during the fifth month of 1746. The Torii school held a long association with the kabuki theatre, and this work reflects the stylistic conventions of the mid-eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features the two figures sheltered beneath a large, patterned umbrella. The artist employs a balanced arrangement, with the actors positioned centrally against a simplified background. The lines are precise and controlled, characteristic of the early ukiyo-e tradition. The figures wear elaborate kimono adorned with floral motifs, which contrast with the muted, linear representation of the surrounding environment. The inclusion of flying birds and a suggestion of a bridge provides context to the narrative setting of the play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyonobu II was a member of the Torii family, a lineage that dominated the production of theatrical prints for decades. His work often focused on the exaggerated poses and expressive features of kabuki performers. This print serves as a record of a specific performance, capturing the costume design and the physical presence of the actors of the period. The use of a limited colour palette, typical of benizuri-e or early multi-colour printing techniques, allows the focus to remain on the graphic quality of the robes and the interaction between the two characters. 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The work belongs to the yakusha-e genre, which focuses on the portrayal of actors from the popular theatre of the Edo period. Kiyonobu II, a member of the Torii school, maintained the stylistic conventions established by his predecessors, prioritising bold outlines and expressive poses that capture the dramatic essence of a stage performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features the actor standing beneath a flowering tree, carrying a pole across his shoulders. The figure is dressed in a kimono adorned with circular motifs and floral patterns, demonstrating the attention to textile design common in ukiyo-e prints. Beside the actor, a small frame containing a silhouette of a rat is positioned on the ground, adding a narrative element to the scene. The print is executed in the benizuri-e style, a technique that introduced limited colour, typically pink and green, to the traditional black-and-white ink prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lines are clean and deliberate, defining the contours of the actor's robes and the delicate blossoms above. The background remains minimal, allowing the viewer to focus on the actor's posture and the specific details of his costume. This print serves as a record of a specific theatrical production, documenting both the actor's appearance and the aesthetic preferences of the time. The inclusion of Japanese calligraphy provides context regarding the actor's identity and the nature of the performance. As a piece of historical documentation, it offers insight into the intersection of visual art and popular entertainment in eighteenth-century Japan.\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=\"\/it\/products\/ichikawa-danjuro-ii-as-kanto-koroku-and-yamamura-ichitaro-as-oichi-torii-kiyotomo\" 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;\"\u003eIchikawa Danjuro II as Kanto Koroku and Yamamura Ichitaro as Oichi by Torii Kiyotomo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/actor-ichikawa-yaozo-2nd-in-pre-performance-celebration-ippitsusai-buncho\" 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;\"\u003eActor Ichikawa Yaozō 2nd in Pre-Performance Celebration by Ippitsusai Bunchô\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/torii-kiyonobu-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTorii Kiyonobu II prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Torii Kiyonobu II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092166836559,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092169294159,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092169326927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59092169359695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59092169392463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59092169425231,"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":59092169457999,"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":59092169490767,"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":59092169523535,"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":59092169556303,"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":59092169589071,"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":59092169621839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Yamamoto-Iwanoj-as-Shinoda-Zuma_Poster_CompositorV1_1791761654801.jpg?v=1791762368"},{"product_id":"the-actors-bando-hikosaburo-i-and-nakamura-sukegoro-i-torii-kiyonobu-ii","title":"The Actors Bando Hikosaburo I and Nakamura Sukegoro I - Torii Kiyonobu II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1746 woodblock print by Torii Kiyonobu II depicting actors Bando Hikosaburo I and Nakamura Sukegoro I in a scene from the play Chigozakura Futabajikki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyonobu II depicts a scene from the kabuki play Chigozakura Futabajikki, performed at the Ichimura Theater in Edo during the tenth month of 1746. The composition features two actors, Bando Hikosaburo I and Nakamura Sukegoro I, portrayed in their respective roles as Araki Shozaemon and Daidoji Tahatanosuke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a practitioner of the Torii school, Kiyonobu II maintained the stylistic conventions established by his predecessors, focusing on the dramatic representation of kabuki performers. The print employs the urushi-e technique, where black lacquer-like ink is applied to specific areas to create contrast against the hand-applied colour washes. The figures are rendered with bold, sweeping lines that define their posture and the elaborate patterns of their kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist captures the tension of the theatrical moment through the actors' expressions and their physical proximity. The background remains minimal, directing the viewer's attention to the costumes and the specific character identities indicated by the family crests visible on their garments. This work belongs to the genre of yakusha-e, or actor prints, which served as popular souvenirs and promotional materials for the theatre-going public in eighteenth-century Japan. The print reflects the aesthetic priorities of the period, where the stylised portrayal of famous performers was a primary subject for woodblock artists. The use of line and the deliberate arrangement of the figures demonstrate the technical skill required to produce these ephemeral yet highly sought-after images of the floating world.\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=\"\/it\/products\/actors-sanogawa-ichimatsu-and-bando-sanpachi-ippitsusai-buncho\" 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;\"\u003eActors Sanogawa Ichimatsu and Bandō Sanpachi by Ippitsusai Bunchō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/actor-otani-hiroji-as-kudo-suketsune-ippitsusai-buncho\" 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;\"\u003eActor Ōtani Hiroji as Kudō Suketsune by Ippitsusai Bunchô\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/torii-kiyonobu-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Torii Kiyonobu II →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Torii Kiyonobu II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092300398927,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092303020367,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092303053135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59092303085903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59092303118671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59092303151439,"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":59092303184207,"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":59092303216975,"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":59092303249743,"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":59092303282511,"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":59092303315279,"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":59092303348047,"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-Bando-Hikosaburo-I-and-Nakamura-Sukegoro-I_Poster_CompositorV1_1791767449614.jpg?v=1791767643"},{"product_id":"ichikawa-ebizo-iii-as-yanone-goro-in-nenriki-arahitogami-torii-kiyonobu-ii","title":"Ichikawa Ebizo III as Yanone Goro in Nenriki arahitogami - Torii Kiyonobu II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic yakusha-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyonobu II, capturing the kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo III in a dramatic role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyonobu II depicts the kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo III in the role of Yanone Goro. The work belongs to the yakusha-e genre, which focuses on portraits of actors from the popular theatre of the Edo period. Kiyonobu II was a member of the Torii school, a lineage of artists closely associated with the kabuki world, often producing promotional materials and prints for the theatres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures the actor in a moment of intense preparation. Goro is shown sharpening an arrow, a scene that references the famous play Yanone, where the protagonist prepares for revenge. The artist employs the bold, sweeping lines characteristic of the Torii style, which were designed to convey the exaggerated energy and physical presence of the kabuki stage. 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Torii Kiyonobu II produced this work as part of the triptych Negura sanpukutsui, which translates to Three Lucky Pictures for the Sleeping Place. The print depicts two prominent Kabuki actors, Onoe Kikugoro I and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I, positioned beneath a large umbrella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition reflects the aesthetic conventions of early eighteenth-century Ukiyo-e. The figures are rendered with bold, sweeping lines that define their posture and the folds of their elaborate kimono. The artist employs a limited colour palette, characteristic of the benizuri-e or early hand-coloured prints of the era. The actors are shown in a moment of interaction, their expressions and gestures conveying the stylised drama of the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the figures, a suggestion of a flowering tree provides a delicate backdrop, contrasting with the strong, graphic quality of the actors' attire. The inclusion of Japanese calligraphy serves both as a decorative element and as a means of identifying the performers and the specific production. The Torii school was known for its role in creating promotional materials for theatres, and this print functions as a visual record of the celebrity culture surrounding Kabuki actors at the time. The work demonstrates the technical development of the woodblock medium, moving from simple monochrome designs toward the more nuanced, multi-coloured prints that would define the later Ukiyo-e period. 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The Torii school held a monopoly on the production of theatrical prints, known as yakusha-e, during the Edo period. Their work served as promotional material for the playhouses of the time, capturing the likenesses and costumes of popular performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characteristic of the early Ukiyo-e style, featuring bold, calligraphic lines that define the figures against a simplified background. The actors are shown beneath a large umbrella, a common motif in theatrical scenes to denote intimacy or travel. Their kimonos are decorated with patterns that identify their characters, while the surrounding environment is suggested through minimal, symbolic elements like the bridge and the birds in flight. The print employs a limited colour palette, typical of the beni-zuri-e technique, which relied on a few key pigments to create visual interest before the advent of full-colour nishiki-e printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyonobu II followed the stylistic conventions established by his predecessor, Kiyonobu I, focusing on the expressive power of the line to convey the dramatic tension of the stage. The figures possess a distinct, elongated grace, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of the mid-eighteenth century. This print offers a glimpse into the intersection of popular theatre and visual art in Japan, where the fame of the actors and the skill of the printmaker combined to create objects of mass appeal. 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The work depicts the actors Ichimura Uzaemon VIII and Segawa Kikunojo I in their respective roles as Oguri Hangan and Terute no Mae. The Torii school held a long association with the kabuki theatre, and their prints often functioned as promotional material for the actors and their performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the traditional yakusha-e style, focusing on the theatrical presence of the performers. The figures are rendered with the characteristic bold, sweeping lines associated with the Torii lineage. The artist employs a limited colour palette, typical of the benizuri-e technique, which relies on soft pinks and greens applied to the monochrome ink base. The background features stylised floral elements and tall grasses, providing a decorative frame for the central figures. A small, curious detail at the bottom shows a hanging chime or bell, a common prop in the theatrical staging of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyonobu II was a member of the prominent Torii family, which dominated the production of theatrical imagery in Edo-period Japan. His work reflects the aesthetic priorities of the time, where the emphasis remained on the stylised gestures and elaborate costumes of the kabuki stage. The print serves as a record of the ephemeral nature of theatre, preserving the likeness and costume design of the actors for the public. The paper shows signs of age, with the muted tones providing a sense of historical authenticity to the piece. 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