• Close-up of Japanese art print highlighting Kabuki actor’s face and hat, with intricate fabric detail and expressive features captured in vivid woodblock lines.
  • Japanese woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika showing a Kabuki actor adjusting a large straw hat, wearing a dark blue kimono against a dramatic deep blue background.
  • Reverse side of a Japanese print on washi paper, showing natural ink bleed-through from the woodblock design and soft paper texture typical of handmade Japanese artwork.
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Toyohara Kunichika – Kabuki scene

Toyohara Kunichika – Kabuki scene

€70,00 EUR
€70,00 EUR
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This Japanese art print by Toyohara Kunichika is a striking example of ukiyo-e woodblock printing, portraying a Kabuki actor in a moment of intense emotion. The figure is shown adjusting a large, woven conical hat while wearing a deep blue kimono, his expression marked by stern concentration or frustration. The dark blue background heightens the drama and draws the viewer’s attention to the actor’s vivid features and elaborate costume.

The fine detail in the fabric patterns, the sword at his side, and the posture of the actor suggests a character of importance, likely caught in a pivotal moment from a Kabuki performance. The style and composition are characteristic of Japanese prints that celebrate theatrical storytelling and bold visual narratives.

This Japanese artwork exemplifies the visual richness and cultural depth found in traditional Japanese art prints, capturing a fleeting moment on stage with expressive clarity and craftsmanship.

  • Toyohara Kunichika
  • Approximate Size: 18cm x 11cm
  • This woodblockprint is an antique and is sold as seen in the pictures. Please be aware that the colors on your screen may differ from natural light.
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