{"title":"Nishimura Shigenobu","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-actor-ichikawa-danjuro-ii-nishimura-shigenobu","title":"The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II - Nishimura Shigenobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting the kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro II, featuring the iconic Ichikawa family crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu depicts the celebrated kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro II. Shigenobu, who was a pupil of the influential artist Nishimura Shigenaga, produced works during the mid-Edo period. The print captures the actor in a characteristic pose, reflecting the dramatic style of the kabuki theatre during the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs the bold, graphic lines typical of early Ukiyo-e prints. The actor is dressed in a kimono featuring the distinctive Ichikawa family crest, known as the mimasu, which consists of three nested squares. The use of colour is restrained, relying on a palette of ochre, muted red, and black ink against a paper background. The figure stands before a series of stacked boxes, a common compositional device in actor prints of this era to suggest a theatrical setting or a backstage environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenobu focuses on the actor's facial expression and posture, which convey the intensity of the aragoto, or rough style, of acting for which the Ichikawa line was known. The calligraphic text integrated into the composition provides identification of the subject and the artist. The print demonstrates the technical approach of the period, where the artist worked closely with the woodblock carver to translate brushwork into the final printed image. This work provides a record of the visual culture surrounding the kabuki stage, documenting the appearance and status of performers who were the celebrities of their time. The print remains a representative example of the actor portrait genre, which formed a large portion of the output for Ukiyo-e artists throughout the eighteenth century.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/view-of-tokyo-snow-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" 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;\"\u003eView of Tokyo, Snow Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/yokkaichi-view-of-the-mie-river-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eYokkaichi: View of the Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794721542479,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794760503631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794760536399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794760569167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794760601935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794760634703,"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":58794760667471,"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":58794760700239,"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":58794760733007,"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":58794760765775,"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":58794760798543,"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":58794760831311,"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-Ichikawa-Danjuro-II_Poster_CompositorV1_1789549067006.jpg?v=1789549372"},{"product_id":"style-of-the-dancer-nishimura-shigenobu","title":"Style of the Dancer - Nishimura Shigenobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined mid-eighteenth century Japanese woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu, featuring a graceful dancer and attendant in the benizuri-e style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu, an artist active during the mid-eighteenth century, captures a moment of theatrical elegance. The work belongs to the benizuri-e tradition, a style of colour printing that utilised a limited palette, typically featuring soft pinks and greens alongside black ink. The composition focuses on a tall, graceful figure, likely a performer or a character from the kabuki stage, accompanied by a smaller attendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenobu, who was also known as Ishikawa Toyonobu, employed clean, fluid lines to define the silhouettes of the figures. The kimono patterns are rendered with precision, showing a preference for stylised floral motifs and water-inspired swirls. The use of negative space allows the viewer to focus on the interaction between the two figures, whose gazes suggest a narrative connection common in the ukiyo-e genre. The cartouche in the upper right corner provides the title, while the seal at the base confirms the artist's identity and the publisher's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of Edo-period graphic art, this print reflects the aesthetic values of the urban merchant class. The figures possess the elongated proportions characteristic of Shigenobu's work, which moved away from the more robust forms seen in earlier ukiyo-e prints. The paper retains a warm, aged tone, typical of surviving impressions from this era. This print offers a glimpse into the fashion and cultural preoccupations of the time, where the theatre and its performers occupied a central position in popular visual culture. The balance between the bold black outlines and the subtle application of colour demonstrates the technical skill involved in early multi-block printing processes.\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=\"\/nl\/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\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" 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;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809983140175,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809992741199,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58809992773967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58809992806735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58809992839503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58809992872271,"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":58809992905039,"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":58809992937807,"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":58809992970575,"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":58809993003343,"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":58809993036111,"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":58809993068879,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Style-of-the-Dancer_Poster_CompositorV1_1789674728110.jpg?v=1789695233"},{"product_id":"beauty-carrying-a-wedding-decoration-nishimura-shigenobu","title":"Beauty Carrying a Wedding Decoration - Nishimura Shigenobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu, depicting a woman in a patterned kimono carrying a ceremonial wedding box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu depicts a woman in traditional attire, carrying a ceremonial wedding box. Shigenobu, who was also known as Ishikawa Toyonobu, produced this work during the mid-eighteenth century. The composition follows the conventions of the Ukiyo-e school, focusing on the grace of the figure and the decorative quality of her kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a clear, linear style typical of the period. The woman is shown in profile, her posture suggesting a slow, deliberate movement. Her kimono features a variety of patterns, including geometric shapes and floral motifs, which demonstrate the technical skill involved in carving the woodblocks for such prints. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft tones of yellow, pink, and black ink to define the forms. Above the figure, a branch with blossoms provides a seasonal context, often used in Japanese prints to suggest the timing of the event or the mood of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenobu was a student of Nishimura Shigenaga and became a significant figure in the development of the benizuri-e, or crimson-printed, style. This technique allowed for the addition of colour beyond the initial black ink outlines. The print captures the aesthetic preferences of the Edo period, where the depiction of beauties, or bijin-ga, was a primary subject for artists. The inclusion of calligraphy in the upper right corner serves to identify the subject or provide a poetic accompaniment to the visual scene. The work remains a clear example of the graphic clarity and stylistic balance achieved by artists working within the print houses of Edo.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/yokkaichi-mie-river-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;\"\u003eYokkaichi: Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/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":"Nishimura Shigenobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982324502863,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982343901519,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982343934287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982343967055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982343999823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982344032591,"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":58982344065359,"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":58982344098127,"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":58982344130895,"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":58982344163663,"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":58982344196431,"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":58982344229199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Beauty-Carrying-a-Wedding-Decoration_Poster_CompositorV1_1790911431389.jpg?v=1790911757"},{"product_id":"a-flower-vendor-nishimura-shigenobu","title":"A Flower Vendor - Nishimura Shigenobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu, depicting a flower vendor with delicate colour washes and elegant line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu depicts a flower vendor, a common subject within the Ukiyo-e tradition of the Edo period. Shigenobu, also known as Ishikawa Toyonobu, was a significant figure in the development of the benizuri-e, or rose-printed, style. This technique allowed for the addition of limited colour, typically pink and green, to the traditional black-and-white ink prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a central figure carrying a bamboo pole across her shoulders, from which two baskets of flowers are suspended. The vendor is dressed in a patterned kimono, with the fabric design echoing the floral theme of her wares. The artist employs a delicate line quality to define the contours of the figure and the structure of the bamboo baskets. The background remains largely unadorned, allowing the viewer to focus on the interaction between the vendor and the botanical elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigenobu was known for his tall, slender figures, a stylistic choice that adds a sense of grace to the composition. The use of colour is restrained, applied in soft washes that complement the ink lines rather than overwhelming them. This print provides a glimpse into the daily life of Edo, capturing a moment of commerce that is elevated through the aesthetic conventions of the time. The work reflects the technical capabilities of mid-eighteenth-century printmaking, where the collaboration between artist, carver, and printer resulted in refined visual narratives. The floral motifs are rendered with a degree of stylisation, prioritising decorative harmony over strict botanical accuracy. This piece is a representative example of the transition from early monochrome prints to the more complex polychrome works that would define the later stages of the Ukiyo-e movement.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/the-actor-yamanaka-heikuro-i-torii-kiyonobu-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 Yamanaka Heikuro I - Torii Kiyonobu I — Torii Kiyonobu I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/bamboo-quay-by-kyobashi-bridge-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;\"\u003eBamboo Quay by Kyōbashi Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982352847183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982354059599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982354092367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982354125135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982354157903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982354190671,"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":58982354223439,"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":58982354256207,"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":58982354288975,"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":58982354321743,"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":58982354354511,"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":58982354387279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Flower-Vendor_Poster_CompositorV1_1790912316647.jpg?v=1790912618"},{"product_id":"the-actor-anegawa-chiyosaburo-from-kyoto-nishimura-shigenobu","title":"The Actor Anegawa Chiyosaburo from Kyoto - Nishimura Shigenobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu, capturing the kabuki actor Anegawa Chiyosaburo in a graceful pose with a parasol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu depicts the kabuki actor Anegawa Chiyosaburo. The work belongs to the yakusha-e genre, which focuses on the portrayal of actors from the popular theatre of the Edo period. Shigenobu, who was also known as Ishikawa Toyonobu, produced this piece during a time when the depiction of performers was a primary subject for printmakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features the actor in a graceful, standing pose, holding a parasol above his head. The figure wears a kimono adorned with a repeating pattern of maple leaves and geometric shapes. The artist employs a limited colour palette, characteristic of early hand-coloured or simple multi-block prints, using soft pinks, yellows, and black ink lines to define the form. The actor's posture and the tilt of the head suggest a moment of performance, capturing the stylised elegance associated with the kabuki stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextual elements are present on the right side of the print, identifying the actor and his origin in Kyoto. The lower section includes a cartouche with the artist's signature and publisher information. The lines are clean and precise, demonstrating the technical skill required to carve the woodblocks for such prints. This piece provides a view into the aesthetic preferences of eighteenth-century Japan, where the theatre and its stars occupied a central place in urban culture. The print is a representative example of the early development of the ukiyo-e tradition, focusing on the intersection of fashion, performance, and graphic design. It remains a clear record of the visual language used to document the celebrated figures of the kabuki 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=\"\/nl\/products\/the-actor-yamanaka-heikuro-i-torii-kiyonobu-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 Yamanaka Heikuro I - Torii Kiyonobu I — Torii Kiyonobu I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/bamboo-quay-by-kyobashi-bridge-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;\"\u003eBamboo Quay by Kyōbashi Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982355566927,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982361006415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982361039183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982361071951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982361104719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982361137487,"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":58982361170255,"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":58982361203023,"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":58982361235791,"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":58982361268559,"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":58982361301327,"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":58982361334095,"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-Anegawa-Chiyosaburo-from-Kyoto_Poster_CompositorV1_1790912353469.jpg?v=1790912853"},{"product_id":"hollyhocks-and-peacocks-nishimura-shigenobu","title":"Hollyhocks and Peacocks - Nishimura Shigenobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Japanese woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu featuring peacocks and hollyhocks in a traditional kacho-ga style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu, active during the mid-eighteenth century, belongs to the kacho-ga genre, which translates to pictures of flowers and birds. The composition features a pair of peacocks positioned amongst tall hollyhocks. The artist employs a balanced arrangement, placing the birds at the centre with the floral elements framing them. The line quality is calligraphic, reflecting the traditional techniques of the period where the woodblock carver followed the brush strokes of the designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is restrained, relying on muted ochre, grey, and black tones typical of early benizuri-e or hand-coloured prints. The peacocks are rendered with a focus on the pattern of their plumage, using repetitive, stylised markings to suggest the texture of feathers. The hollyhocks are depicted with simplified, graphic leaves and blossoms, creating a decorative effect rather than a strictly naturalistic one. The background remains largely unadorned, which allows the subject matter to occupy the visual field without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNishimura Shigenobu, who was also known as Ishikawa Toyonobu, produced works that often featured elongated figures or stylised natural subjects. This particular print demonstrates the aesthetic priorities of the Edo period, where the harmony between flora and fauna was a common theme in printmaking. The work is printed on paper that has aged to a warm, neutral tone, which complements the limited ink colours. It is a clear example of the graphic sensibilities found in Japanese print culture, where the economy of line and the deliberate placement of elements create a sense of order and balance. The print serves as a record of the stylistic conventions of the time, showing how artists of the era approached the depiction of nature through the medium of the woodblock.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/the-actor-yamanaka-heikuro-i-torii-kiyonobu-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 Yamanaka Heikuro I - Torii Kiyonobu I — Torii Kiyonobu I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/bamboo-quay-by-kyobashi-bridge-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;\"\u003eBamboo Quay by Kyōbashi Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nishimura Shigenobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982358614351,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982369755471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982369788239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982369821007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982369853775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982369886543,"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":58982369919311,"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":58982369952079,"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":58982369984847,"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":58982370017615,"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":58982370050383,"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":58982370083151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hollyhocks-and-Peacocks_Poster_CompositorV1_1790912634864.jpg?v=1790912960"},{"product_id":"the-actors-segawa-kikujiro-i-as-oshichi-and-sanjo-kantaro-ii-as-kichisaburo-nishimura-shigenobu","title":"The Actors Segawa Kikujiro I as Oshichi and Sanjo Kantaro II as Kichisaburo - Nishimura Shigenobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1732 woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu depicting actors Segawa Kikujiro I and Sanjo Kantaro II in a scene from the kabuki play Shochikubai Kongen Soga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu depicts a scene from the kabuki play Shochikubai Kongen Soga, performed at the Ichimura Theater in Edo during the third month of 1732. The composition features two prominent actors of the era: Segawa Kikujiro I in the role of Oshichi and Sanjo Kantaro II as Kichisaburo. The work is an example of urushi-e, a style of hand-coloured print where lacquer or glue was applied to specific areas to create a glossy, black finish, often supplemented by yellow pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with the characteristic stylisation of early eighteenth-century ukiyo-e. The artist employs bold, calligraphic lines to define the contours of the actors' robes and their expressive facial features. The composition is relatively flat, prioritising the decorative arrangement of the figures and their elaborate costumes over spatial depth. A large floral arrangement sits to the right, providing a sense of setting while maintaining the two-dimensional aesthetic common to the period. The actors are positioned in a balanced, theatrical pose, reflecting the conventions of the kabuki stage where specific gestures and stances communicated character archetypes to the audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNishimura Shigenobu, often associated with the Nishimura school, was active during a period when the ukiyo-e genre was transitioning from simple monochrome prints to more complex, multi-coloured formats. This print captures the ephemeral nature of the theatre, documenting a specific performance for the urban populace of Edo. The use of yellow and black creates a stark, graphic quality that draws attention to the patterns on the garments and the props held by the actors. 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