{"product_id":"actors-ichikawa-danjuro-5th-segawa-kikujiro-and-ichikawa-monnosuke-torii-kiyonaga","title":"Actors Ichikawa Danjūrō 5th, Segawa Kikujirō and Ichikawa Monnosuke - Torii Kiyonaga","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyonaga featuring three celebrated kabuki actors in a serene, pastoral setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyonaga depicts three prominent kabuki actors: Ichikawa Danjūrō 5th, Segawa Kikujirō, and Ichikawa Monnosuke. Kiyonaga was a master of the Ukiyo-e genre, known for his ability to capture the grace and stature of his subjects within the theatre world of Edo-period Japan. The composition features the actors in a staged, outdoor setting, accompanied by a black ox, which adds a narrative element to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are rendered with Kiyonaga's characteristic elongated proportions, a stylistic choice that provides a sense of elegance and poise. The artist employs a balanced use of colour, with muted greens and earthy tones dominating the garments, allowing the white of the paper to provide negative space. The lines are clean and precise, typical of the high-quality woodblock printing techniques of the late 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyonaga often focused on the public persona of actors, presenting them in moments of quiet contemplation rather than high-action performance. This print captures the interplay between the three figures, whose gazes and postures create a sense of internal dialogue. The inclusion of the ox suggests a pastoral or legendary theme, common in kabuki plays of the era. As a piece of historical documentation, the print offers insight into the fashion and aesthetic preferences of the time, as well as the celebrity culture surrounding kabuki theatre. The work remains a clear example of the technical skill involved in multi-block printing, where each colour layer is applied with exact registration to create the final image.\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":"Torii Kiyonaga","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415436038479,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415440331087,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415440363855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415440396623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415440429391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415440462159,"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":58415440494927,"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":58415440527695,"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":58415440560463,"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":58415440593231,"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":58415440625999,"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":58415440658767,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Actors-Ichikawa-Danj-r-5th-Segawa-Kikujir-and-Ichikawa-Monnosuke_Poster_CompositorV1_1786134169022.jpg?v=1786134382","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/actors-ichikawa-danjuro-5th-segawa-kikujiro-and-ichikawa-monnosuke-torii-kiyonaga","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}