{"product_id":"ichimura-takenojo-v-as-yukanba-kozo-kichiza-utagawa-kunisada","title":"Ichimura Takenojō V as Yukanba Kozō Kichiza - Utagawa Kunisada","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada, featuring the kabuki actor Ichimura Takenojō V in a dramatic role from the Kinsei suikoden series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada depicts the kabuki actor Ichimura Takenojō V in the role of Yukanba Kozō Kichiza. The work belongs to the series A Modern Water Margin, or Kinsei suikoden, which reimagined characters from the classic Chinese novel within the context of Edo-period Japan. Kunisada, a prolific designer of actor prints, captures the performer in a characteristic pose, emphasising the dramatic flair of the kabuki stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the actor from the waist up, allowing for a clear view of the costume details and the expressive facial features typical of the genre. The actor wears a patterned kimono with a bold, blue-and-white check design, contrasted against sleeves featuring a floral motif. The inclusion of Japanese calligraphy in the upper section provides narrative context, a common feature in ukiyo-e prints that served to inform the audience about the specific play or character being portrayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKunisada utilised a refined line quality to define the contours of the face and the folds of the fabric. The colour palette remains balanced, relying on traditional pigments that have aged to produce a soft, harmonious appearance. The print reflects the technical precision of the Edo-period publishing industry, where the collaboration between the artist, woodcarver, and printer resulted in mass-produced yet highly artistic imagery. This piece offers a window into the theatrical culture of nineteenth-century Japan, documenting the appearance and style of popular performers of the era. It remains a representative example of the yakusha-e tradition, which functioned as both promotional material for theatres and collectable items for fans of the kabuki stage.\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\/wind-blown-grass-across-the-moon-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;\"\u003eWind Blown Grass Across the Moon - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" 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 Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Kunisada","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434057929039,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434070937935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58434070970703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434071003471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58434071036239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434071069007,"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":58434071101775,"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":58434071134543,"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":58434071167311,"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":58434071200079,"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":58434071232847,"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":58434071265615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ichimura-Takenoj-V-as-Yukanba-Koz-Kichiza_Poster_CompositorV1_1786183612911.jpg?v=1786305837","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/ichimura-takenojo-v-as-yukanba-kozo-kichiza-utagawa-kunisada","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}