Artist: Toyokuni I
Title: Kabuki Actor Seki Sanjuro Playing Denshichi
Seals: Kiwame (censor), Kawagen (editor)
Medium: Woodblock Print
Date: c.1815
Signature: Toyokuni ga
14.5 x 9.75"
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Description
Toyokuni I Ukiyo-E Kabuki Japan Actor Seki Sanjuro as Denshichi c1815
This magnificent Japanese ukiyo-e print, titled "Kabuki Actor Seki Sanjuro Playing Denshichi," is a masterpiece by renowned artist Toyokuni I, created around the year 1815. The woodcut technique used in this work highlights the artistic skill and the artist's meticulousness in the representation of this theatrical scene.
The play transports us to the exciting world of kabuki theater, where Seki Sanjuro, a legendary actor, plays the role of Denshichi. The artist's signature, "Toyokuni ga", is a guarantee of authenticity and quality on this piece.
This engraving bears the seals of Kiwame, the censor responsible for its approval, and Kawagen, the editor in charge of its production, reinforcing the historical importance of this work.
Add this Kabuki theater performance to your collection and immerse yourself in the world of Japanese entertainment and tradition. Toyokuni I's work captures the essence and emotion of kabuki in an exceptional way.
Details
Material/Technique:
Woodblock print on paper
Size:
14.5 x 9.75"
Frame:
22-1/4 x 18 x 3/4"
Date/Period:
c 1815
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