{"product_id":"kabuki-actor-nakamura-shikan-backstage-juyodo-toshikuni","title":"Kabuki Actor Nakamura Shikan Backstage - Juyōdō Toshikuni","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Juyōdō Toshikuni depicting the Kabuki actor Nakamura Shikan in a circular frame, showcasing the distinct Kamigata-e style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Juyōdō Toshikuni captures the actor Nakamura Shikan in a moment of quiet preparation. The composition centres on the actor, framed within a circular reserve that contrasts with the geometric, repeating pattern of the background. Toshikuni, a practitioner of the Kamigata-e style, focuses on the specific features and expressions of the performer, moving away from the more idealised portraits common in Edo-period prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actor is depicted holding a small prop, his gaze directed away from the viewer. The use of a circular frame, or 'maru-gata', creates a sense of intimacy, as if the viewer is catching a glimpse of the actor behind the scenes of a Kabuki performance. The background features a stylised, repeating motif in a muted red, which provides a graphic counterpoint to the soft blue of the circular frame. The lines are precise, defining the actor's facial structure and the folds of his patterned kimono with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuyōdō Toshikuni was active in Osaka during the early nineteenth century. His work is known for its attention to the individual characteristics of actors, often capturing them in roles or private moments that reflect the culture of the Kamigata theatre scene. This print demonstrates the technical skill involved in the woodblock process, from the registration of the colours to the application of the ink. The balance between the decorative background and the focused portraiture is characteristic of the period's aesthetic preferences. This piece offers a view into the world of Japanese theatre, documenting the appearance and style of a specific performer through the medium of the print.\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=\"\/sv\/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\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Juyōdō Toshikuni","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58916015472975,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58916188422479,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58916188455247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58916188488015,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58916188520783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58916188553551,"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":58916188586319,"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":58916188619087,"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":58916188651855,"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":58916188684623,"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":58916188717391,"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":58916188750159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kabuki-Actor-Nakamura-Shikan-Backstage_Poster_CompositorV1_1790684340450.jpg?v=1790684475","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/kabuki-actor-nakamura-shikan-backstage-juyodo-toshikuni","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}