{"product_id":"actor-onoe-matsusuke-as-tenjin-sugawara-michizane-katsukawa-shunko","title":"Actor Onoe Matsusuke as Tenjin Sugawara Michizane - Katsukawa Shunkō","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunkō, capturing the actor Onoe Matsusuke in the dramatic role of the deity Tenjin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunkō depicts the kabuki actor Onoe Matsusuke in the role of the historical figure Tenjin, also known as Sugawara Michizane. Shunkō was a student of Katsukawa Shunshō and became known for his yakusha-e, or actor prints, which focused on the realistic portrayal of performers rather than the idealised figures common in earlier ukiyo-e works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures the actor in a dramatic pose, characteristic of the aragoto style often seen in Edo period theatre. The figure is adorned in elaborate robes featuring cloud motifs, which signify his status and the supernatural nature of the character. The artist employs a controlled line weight to define the facial features, conveying the intensity of the actor's expression. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on soft earth tones and muted pigments that have aged to a subtle patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugawara Michizane was a ninth-century scholar and politician who was deified as Tenjin, the patron of learning. In kabuki performances, this character is frequently portrayed with specific attributes, such as the headgear and the formal attire shown here. The print serves as a record of the theatrical conventions of the period, documenting both the costume design and the specific performance style of Onoe Matsusuke. The work reflects the technical precision of the Katsukawa school, which prioritised the individual likeness of the actor. This print provides a view into the intersection of historical legend 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=\"\/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\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-moon-viewing-promontory-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;\"\u003eThe Moon-Viewing Promontory - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katsukawa Shunkō","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58417807524175,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58417871847759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58417871880527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58417871913295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58417871946063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58417871978831,"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":58417872011599,"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":58417872044367,"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":58417872077135,"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":58417872109903,"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":58417872142671,"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":58417872175439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Actor-Onoe-Matsusuke-as-Tenjin-Sugawara-Michizane_Poster_CompositorV1_1786159938176.jpg?v=1786160118","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/actor-onoe-matsusuke-as-tenjin-sugawara-michizane-katsukawa-shunko","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}