{"title":"Torii Kiyomasu Ii","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-actor-sanjo-kantaro-ii-as-a-madwoman-in-the-play-kabuto-goban-tadanobu-torii-kiyomasu-ii","title":"The Actor Sanjo Kantaro II as a madwoman in the play Kabuto Goban Tadanobu - Torii Kiyomasu II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic 1728 ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II, depicting the actor Sanjo Kantaro II in a dramatic kabuki role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II depicts the actor Sanjo Kantaro II in the role of a madwoman, a performance captured during the 1728 production of the play Kabuto Goban Tadanobu at the Nakamura Theater in Edo. The Torii school held a dominant position in the creation of yakusha-e, or actor prints, during the eighteenth century. Their style is defined by bold, calligraphic lines and a focus on the dramatic physicality of the kabuki stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a standing figure holding a large umbrella, while a second figure kneels at their feet. The artist employs a limited colour palette, typical of early hand-coloured or beni-e prints, where pigments were applied to the black-and-white ink outlines. The figures are rendered with the characteristic exaggerated posture and expressive facial features associated with the Torii school, designed to convey the intensity of the theatrical performance to the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyomasu II followed the lineage of the Torii family, maintaining the aesthetic conventions established by his predecessors. The print functions as a record of a specific cultural event, documenting both the costume and the performance style of the era. The use of negative space and the balanced arrangement of the two figures create a clear visual narrative. This piece provides insight into the early development of ukiyo-e, a genre that documented the popular culture and entertainment of the Edo period. The print remains a representative example of the technical and stylistic approach of the Torii school, focusing on the portrayal of actors as the primary subjects of artistic production.\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":"Torii Kiyomasu II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59006652219727,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59006661132623,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59006661165391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59006661198159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59006661230927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59006661263695,"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":59006661296463,"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":59006661329231,"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":59006661361999,"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":59006661394767,"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":59006661427535,"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":59006661460303,"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-Sanjo-Kantaro-II-as-a-madwoman-in-the-play-Kabuto-Goban-Tadanobu_Poster_CompositorV1_1791161336273.jpg?v=1791162824"},{"product_id":"the-actors-tamazawa-saijiro-i-as-oiso-no-tora-and-ichimura-uzaemon-viii-as-soga-no-juro-in-the-play-haru-wa-akebono-kuruwa-soga-torii-kiyomasu-ii","title":"The Actors Tamazawa Saijiro I as Oiso no Tora and Ichimura Uzaemon VIII as Soga no Juro in the play Haru wa Akebono Kuruwa Soga - Torii Kiyomasu II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1743 woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II depicting actors Tamazawa Saijiro I and Ichimura Uzaemon VIII in a scene from the kabuki play Haru wa Akebono Kuruwa Soga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II depicts a scene from the kabuki play Haru wa Akebono Kuruwa Soga, performed at the Ichimura Theater in Edo during the first month of 1743. The composition features two actors, Tamazawa Saijiro I and Ichimura Uzaemon VIII, in their respective roles as Oiso no Tora and Soga no Juro. The Torii school was synonymous with the depiction of kabuki actors, and this work demonstrates the characteristic bold, sweeping lines that defined the style during the mid-eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print employs a limited palette, typical of early hand-coloured or simple two-colour woodblock techniques. The figures are arranged with a focus on theatrical posture, capturing the stylised gestures of the kabuki stage. The background includes a plum tree and a stone water basin, elements that provide a sense of setting while maintaining the flat, graphic quality inherent to the medium. The robes worn by the actors are decorated with floral motifs, including chrysanthemums, which add a layer of visual texture to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a yakusha-e, or actor print, this work served as a form of publicity for the theatre, allowing fans to collect images of their favourite performers. The calligraphy integrated into the upper right corner provides context regarding the play and the actors involved. The print reflects the aesthetic priorities of the Torii school, which favoured strong outlines and dramatic characterisation over realistic portraiture. This piece offers a glimpse into the visual culture of Edo-period Japan, where the theatre and the print market were closely linked. The preservation of such works allows for an analysis of the evolving techniques in woodblock printing and the specific conventions of kabuki performance during the 1740s.\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\/ladies-surrounding-a-cart-utamaro-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;\"\u003eLadies Surrounding a Cart - Utamaro II — Utamaro II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/a-party-of-merrymakers-in-a-house-in-the-yoshiwara-on-a-moonlight-night-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;\"\u003eA Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Torii Kiyomasu II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086340784463,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086344094031,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59086344126799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59086344159567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59086344192335,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59086344225103,"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":59086344257871,"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":59086344290639,"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":59086344323407,"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":59086344356175,"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":59086344388943,"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":59086344421711,"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-Tamazawa-Saijiro-I-as-Oiso-no-Tora-and-Ichimura-Uzaemon-VIII-as-Soga-no-Juro-in-the-play-Haru-wa-Akebono-Kuruwa-Soga_Poster_CompositorV1_1791681794624.jpg?v=1791682118"},{"product_id":"the-actors-sanogawa-ichimatsu-i-as-kosoke-and-arashi-tominosuke-i-as-okiku-torii-kiyomasu-ii","title":"The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Kosoke and Arashi Tominosuke I as Okiku - Torii Kiyomasu II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II, capturing two kabuki actors in a traditional theatrical scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II depicts the kabuki actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I and Arashi Tominosuke I in their respective roles of Kosoke and Okiku. The Torii school maintained a close association with the kabuki theatres of Edo, and their prints functioned as promotional material for the actors and their performances. The composition employs the bold, calligraphic line work characteristic of the early Torii style, which was designed to capture the dynamic energy of the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, the figures are presented with a degree of stylisation that prioritises the graphic quality of the costumes and the expressive posture of the actors. The use of hand-applied colour, typical of the benizuri-e or early print techniques of the mid-eighteenth century, provides a subtle palette that complements the strong black ink outlines. The inclusion of a willow tree and a bull provides a narrative backdrop, grounding the theatrical subjects within a recognisable visual vocabulary of the period. The print serves as a record of the specific aesthetic conventions of the Edo-period theatre, where the identity of the actor was often as important as the character portrayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorii Kiyomasu II was a central figure in the development of the Torii school, following the traditions established by his predecessors. His work reflects the transition from simple monochrome prints to more complex, multi-coloured compositions. The attention to the patterns on the garments and the specific facial features of the actors demonstrates the technical precision required in the production of these prints. This piece offers a view into the visual culture of eighteenth-century Japan, where the intersection of performance art and printmaking created a distinct medium for public consumption.\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\/ladies-surrounding-a-cart-utamaro-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;\"\u003eLadies Surrounding a Cart - Utamaro II — Utamaro II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/a-party-of-merrymakers-in-a-house-in-the-yoshiwara-on-a-moonlight-night-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;\"\u003eA Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Torii Kiyomasu II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092192690511,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092212416847,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092212449615,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59092212482383,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59092212515151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59092212547919,"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":59092212580687,"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":59092212613455,"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":59092212646223,"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":59092212678991,"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":59092212711759,"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":59092212744527,"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-Sanogawa-Ichimatsu-I-as-Kosoke-and-Arashi-Tominosuke-I-as-Okiku_Poster_CompositorV1_1791761952413.jpg?v=1791763053"},{"product_id":"the-actor-ichikawa-ebizo-ii-casting-a-curse-at-the-hour-of-the-ox-torii-kiyomasu-ii","title":"The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo II casting a curse at the hour of the ox - Torii Kiyomasu II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II depicting the kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo II performing a ritual curse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II depicts the kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo II in a dramatic pose. The subject is engaged in the ritual of casting a curse at the hour of the ox, a practice rooted in Japanese folklore. The actor holds a large wooden stake, which he intends to drive into a straw effigy, a common motif in theatrical depictions of vengeance and supernatural retribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyomasu II, a member of the Torii school, specialised in yakusha-e, or actor prints. The Torii school maintained a close relationship with the kabuki theatres of Edo, often producing promotional material for the stage. This print displays the characteristic bold, sweeping lines associated with the school, which were designed to capture the exaggerated energy of the kabuki performance. The composition is structured to emphasise the actor's intense facial expression and the physical tension of his posture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print uses a limited colour palette, typical of the benizuri-e style, where colour was applied sparingly to enhance the black ink outlines. The background features a cartouche containing the name of the Senso-ji temple, providing a specific setting for the ritual. The lower section includes the actor's name and the artist's signature, framed within the traditional format of eighteenth-century Japanese printmaking. The work serves as a record of both the theatrical conventions of the period and the stylistic preferences of the Torii lineage, which dominated the genre of actor portraiture for several generations. The focus remains on the graphic power of the figure, with the decorative elements of the kimono and the surrounding architecture providing a balanced visual frame for the central action.\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\/ladies-surrounding-a-cart-utamaro-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;\"\u003eLadies Surrounding a Cart - Utamaro II — Utamaro II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/a-party-of-merrymakers-in-a-house-in-the-yoshiwara-on-a-moonlight-night-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;\"\u003eA Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Torii Kiyomasu II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092329791823,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092341915983,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59092341948751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59092341981519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59092342014287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59092342047055,"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":59092342079823,"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":59092342112591,"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":59092342145359,"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":59092342178127,"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":59092342210895,"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":59092342243663,"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-Ebizo-II-casting-a-curse-at-the-hour-of-the-ox_Poster_CompositorV1_1791768138881.jpg?v=1791768348"},{"product_id":"night-rain-at-karasaki-torii-kiyomasu-ii","title":"Night Rain at Karasaki - Torii Kiyomasu II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II, depicting travellers in the rain at the famous Karasaki pine tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNight Rain at Karasaki is a woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II, a member of the Torii school of artists. This work belongs to the Eight Views of Omi series, a traditional subject in Japanese art that depicts specific locations around Lake Biwa. The composition features the iconic pine tree of Karasaki, rendered with stylised, rhythmic lines that suggest the weight of the downpour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, three figures navigate the weather, their forms protected by straw capes and conical hats. The artist employs a limited colour palette, typical of the period, which relies on the interaction between the paper tone and the printed ink. The diagonal lines of the rain create a sense of movement, contrasting with the static, architectural presence of the small shrine structure to the left. The inclusion of calligraphy at the top of the print integrates text with the visual scene, a common practice in ukiyo-e that adds a literary dimension to the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorii Kiyomasu II was active during the mid-Edo period, a time when the Torii school dominated the production of prints related to the kabuki theatre. While this print departs from the theatrical subjects often associated with the school, it retains the bold, graphic quality of their style. The print demonstrates the technical constraints and aesthetic choices of early eighteenth-century woodblock printing, where clarity of line and balanced composition took precedence over atmospheric perspective. The work provides a view into the historical appreciation of the Omi region, capturing a moment of quiet travel amidst the elements.\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\/ladies-surrounding-a-cart-utamaro-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;\"\u003eLadies Surrounding a Cart - Utamaro II — Utamaro II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/a-party-of-merrymakers-in-a-house-in-the-yoshiwara-on-a-moonlight-night-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;\"\u003eA Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Torii Kiyomasu II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59093394522447,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59093409235279,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59093409268047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59093409300815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59093409333583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59093409366351,"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":59093409399119,"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":59093409431887,"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":59093409464655,"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":59093409497423,"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":59093409530191,"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":59093409562959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Night-Rain-at-Karasaki_Poster_CompositorV1_1791779187777.jpg?v=1791780532"},{"product_id":"ichimura-manzo-as-a-samurai-holding-a-hand-drum-kotsuzumi-torii-kiyomasu-ii","title":"Ichimura Manzō as a Samurai Holding a Hand Drum (Kotsuzumi) - Torii Kiyomasu II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II, depicting the kabuki actor Ichimura Manzō in a dramatic samurai role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II depicts the kabuki actor Ichimura Manzō in the role of a samurai. The work belongs to the yakusha-e genre, which focuses on portraits of actors from the popular theatre of the Edo period. The artist employs the Torii school style, characterised by bold, sweeping lines and a dynamic sense of movement that captures the dramatic intensity of the stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actor is shown in a stylised pose, holding a kotsuzumi (shoulder drum) above his head. His costume is decorated with floral motifs and a prominent family crest. The composition is balanced by the presence of a large palm tree behind him, which provides a sense of scale and decorative structure. The print is an example of urushi-e, or lacquer print, where hand-applied pigments and sometimes metallic powders were used to create a glossy finish, adding depth to the printed lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorii Kiyomasu II was a member of the Torii family, who maintained a close association with the kabuki theatres of Edo. Their prints often served as promotional material for the actors and their performances. The figure is rendered with the exaggerated features typical of the period, emphasising the actor's expressive face and posture. The use of flat colour fields and strong outlines reflects the technical limitations and aesthetic preferences of early eighteenth-century Japanese printmaking. This print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the Edo period, where the theatre and the print shop were closely linked. 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