Shitaku and Sansho VII in Soga Kyodai (a Kabuki Play of the Soga Brothers) - Utagawa Toyokuni I
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A woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I, depicting actors Shitaku and Sansho VII in the Kabuki play *Soga Kyodai*. The print captures the drama and theatricality of Kabuki, a popular form of entertainment in Edo-period Japan.
This woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I depicts a scene from the Kabuki play *Soga Kyodai*, featuring the actors Shitaku and Sansho VII. Toyokuni I, active during the Edo period, was a prominent artist of *ukiyo-e*, known for his portraits of Kabuki actors (*yakusha-e*) and beautiful women (*bijin-ga*). His work captures the theatricality and drama of Kabuki, a popular form of entertainment in Japan. The print showcases the actors in costume, their expressions and gestures conveying the intensity of the performance. The composition is carefully arranged, with attention to detail in the depiction of the actors' robes and accessories. Calligraphic text accompanies the image, providing context and commentary on the scene. The monochrome palette adds a sense of historical authenticity to the print, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of the time. This print offers a glimpse into the world of Kabuki theatre and the artistic traditions of Edo-period Japan.
Shitaku and Sansho VII in Soga Kyodai (a Kabuki Play of the Soga Brothers) - Utagawa Toyokuni I
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12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
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Utagawa Toyokuni I
transforming kabuki actor portraits from stiff likenesses into dynamic stage images and building the dominant ukiyo-e studio in Edo
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