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Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in armor and yellow robe, leaning forward with a sword at his waist.

The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo III as Kudo Saemon Suketsune in the Play Kamuri Kotoba Soga no Yukari, Performed at the Ichi…

c. 1776

Two kabuki actors in patterned kimono on a wooden stage, one holding a sword, in a woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunsho.

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as Aigo no Waka (right), and Ichikawa Yaozo II as Hachio-maru Aratora (left), in the P…

c. 1774

Woodblock print of two women in patterned kimono walking before a snow-capped mountain, one with a parasol.

Act Eight: Bridal Journey, from the play "Treasury of Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)"

c. 1779/80

Woodblock print of a woman in a red floral kimono weaving silk at a loom, with calligraphy above.

Weaving silk, plate 11 from the series "Silkworm Cultivation (Kaiko yashinai gusa)"

c. 1772

Woodblock print of a standing man in formal black and cream robes with a sword, beside a flowering plum branch.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V in Formal Attire

c. 1779

Two kabuki actors in colorful robes under autumn maple branches, one striking a dramatic pose, the other holding a staff.

The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon and Arashi Sangorō

ca. 1773

Diptych woodblock print of two kabuki actors in costume beside a wooden bucket and a lattice-windowed backdrop.

The Actor Otani Hiroji III and the Actor Onoe Kikugoro I

ca. 1778

Diptych woodblock print of two kabuki actors in samurai costume, one holding a staff and one holding a sword, on a wave-patte

The Actor Sakata Hangoro II and the Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV

Two-panel Japanese woodblock print of a man holding a basket-hat and a woman in maple-patterned robe carrying a sword.

Ichikawa Danjuro Fifth as a Komuso Holding a Basket-Hat in His Right Hand

ca. 1775

Two kabuki actors in patterned kimono stand against a muted backdrop, one holding a round fan and one a folding fan.

The Actors the Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro and the Arashi Sangoro

1776

Triptych kabuki print: a wild-haired man in a torn black cloak between two crouching figures before a red lattice fence.

Ichikawa Danjuro IV in the Role of the Monk Mongaku from the Play Hana-zumo Genji-biki

1775

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in patterned kimono, one kneeling with a fan, one standing beside a striped curtain.

The Third Ichikawa Yaozo and Mimasu Tokujiro

probably 1785

Woodblock print of a standing figure in a floral kimono with one hand raised to the head, dark patterned robe at right.

The Fourth Iwai Hanshirō as a Woman

ca. 1779

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a maple-leaf kimono holding a fan, standing before a green lattice screen.

Ōtani Hiroemon in the role of Gokumon no Shobei

9th month, 1774

Woodblock print of a long-haired man in a floral kimono with a staff beside a thatched veranda, with birds flying above.

The Ninth Ichimura Uzaemon in the role of Shunkan

ca. 1778

Woodblock print of a kneeling woman in a blossom-patterned kimono beside a bamboo blind, with a fan hair ornament.

The Fourth Iwai Hanshiro as a Woman

1773 or 1774

Woodblock print of a kneeling samurai in a checkered kimono holding a sword, with stylized clouds above.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as a Samurai

ca. 1782

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono holding a wooden clapper against a pale background.

The Second Nakamura Juzo as a Yakko

1773 or 1774

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in samurai costume holding a parasol and sword, with horse designs on his robe.

The Second Nakamura Juzo as a Samurai

1773 or 1774

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a bird-patterned kimono holding a fan, with a sword at his waist.

Bando Mitsugoro in the role of Soga no Juro

1781

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor holding a red parasol beneath a plum tree, wearing a striped kimono and carrying a sword.

Kabuki Actor Nakamura Denkurō II

ca. 1770s

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V as Sakata Kintoki in the Play Raikō’s Four Intrepid Retainers in the Costume of the N…

11th month, 1781

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned robes with red face makeup, holding two swords, against a plain background.

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku (Stop Right There!) Role

11th month, 1779

Woodblock print of a woman in a floral kimono dancing with an orange-lined parasol.

The Third Segawa Kikunojo as a Woman Dancing in a Shosa Act

ca. 1785?

Woodblock print of a richly dressed courtesan with ornate hair pins holding a folded paper before a floral screen.

Nakamura Riko as Richly Clad Courtesan Standing in a Room

ca. 1778

Woodblock print of a kimono-clad figure holding a flower-laden tray against a pale sky and stylized shrubs.

Kabuki Actor Nakamura Tomijūrō

1777, 10th month

Japanese woodblock print of a standing man in green kimono and tan robe with a sword, before a geometric patterned backdrop.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro in the Role of Oboshi Yuranosuke

ca. 1787

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a costume with tall black hat and wide headdress, standing in a dramatic pose.

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kanshojo

1780

Woodblock print of a standing kabuki actor in a black floral kimono, wearing an ornate hat and carrying a sword, against a pa

Kabuki Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II

1787-88

Woodblock print of kabuki actor Iwai Hanshirō IV in a patterned kimono with carp and bamboo designs, c. 1778.

Kabuki Actor Iwai Hanshirō IV

ca. 1778

Woodblock print of a seated kabuki actor in a patterned kimono adjusting a headcloth beside a wooden fence and pine branch.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as an Outlaw Looking at a Wooden Ninsogaki

ca. 1779-83

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned white robe, glaring with bared teeth, with a red sword behind him.

The Second Nakajima Mihoemon in the Role of Sadaijin Jihei

1776

Woodblock print of a courtesan in a green kimono holding a long calligraphy scroll before a shoji screen.

The Second Yamashito Kinsaku as a Courtesan Standing in a Room

ca. 1779

Woodblock print of a man in a yellow kimono playing a bamboo flute, with a basket hat on the floor beside him.

Ichikawa Bennosuke as a Man in Komuso Attire

ca. 1788

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black kimono with floral hem and striped pink robe before an orange fence.

Kabuki Actor Azuma Tōzō III

probably 1782

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in black robes grimacing under a willow branch while holding up a small placard.

The Third Otani Hiroemon as an Outlaw Standing Near a Willow Tree

3rd month, 1777

Woodblock print of a standing man in patterned robes with a sword, on a riverbank with reeds, by Katsukawa Shunshō.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as a Man Standing on the Bank of a River

ca. 1785

Woodblock print of a standing man in a patterned robe holding a fan, with maple branches overhead.

The Third Ichikawa Yaozō as a Daimyo Standing Under a Maple Tree

ca. 1783

Woodblock print of a standing samurai in a patterned kimono with a sword at his waist and a staff in hand.

Onoe Matsusuke as a Samurai of the Fujiwara Clan

ca. 1782

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red robe and patterned kimono, holding a raised katana.

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V in a Shibaraku (Stop Right There!) Role as Hannya no Gorō

11th month 1776

Woodblock print of a figure in a black patterned kimono carrying a basket of greenery on the head.

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of the Ghost of Shiragiku

ca. 1778

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono under autumn maple branches, holding a pouch and fan.

The First Nakamura Nakazō in the Role of Shimada no Hachizō

1783

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono holding a fan, with a stern expression against a patterned bac

The First Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kudo Suketsune

probably 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a dramatic pose wearing a patterned kimono, with a flowering branch behind him.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as an Unarmed Man Standing in a Dramatic Pose

ca. 1777

Woodblock print of an elderly figure with long gray hair, carrying a basket and staff, beside a flowering branch.

Ichikawa Danjūrō V in the Role of Shiromasu-baba

12th month, 1786

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in black kimono and bamboo-patterned hakama, holding a sword, with a stern painted face.

Kabuki Actor Nakamura Sukegorō II as Kaminari Shōkurō

2nd month, 1780

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono with a large hat, holding a staff against a pale background.

Kabuki Actor Segawa Kikunojō III

ca. 1777

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as a ronin samurai carrying straw brooms on a riverbank, with a sword at his waist.

Arashi Sangoro as a Ronin Samurai Standing on the Bank

ca. 1777

Woodblock print of a standing man in a striped green kimono with a sword, hand raised to his chin, on a yellow ground.

The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as an Otokodate Standing

ca. 1779

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a dark kimono holding a sword beside a large tub, against grey and yellow backg

The Fourth Iwai Hanshiro as an Onnadate (Woman Kyokaku)

ca. 1787-90

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a female dance role, holding several parasols and wearing a patterned kimono.

Kabuki Actor Nakamura Tomijūrō I in a Female Dance Role

ca. 1777

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in grey robes holding a staff beside a wooden fence at night, with a lantern above.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Rokuju-rokubu Standing at Night

1780

Woodblock print of a standing man in a patterned kimono holding a pipe, with reeds and a fence behind him.

The Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as a Man of High Rank Standing in the Snow

ca. 1786-87

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in golden armored costume holding a staff, beside a flowering plum branch.

Onoe Matsusuke in the Role of Asahina in "Edo no Haru Meisho Soga"

1773

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in black and pink robes with a snake on his staff beneath a snowy tree.

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Aza-maru in the Play Yui Kanoko Date-zome Soga, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in…

c. 1774

Woodblock print of kabuki actor as a mountain witch with wild white hair, leaf-patterned robe, and gnarled branch.

The 5th Ichikawa Danjuro in the Role of Yamauba

12th month, 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned samurai kamishimo holding a sword against a grassy background.

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Dressed in a Gaudy Kamishimo

probably 1773

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a black cloak and patterned robe, grimacing and gripping his own leg, against a pale bac

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Renegade Monk Wantetsu of Okami-dani in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, P…

c. 1778

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in samurai costume holding a sword beside a go board with scattered stones.

The Third Otani Hiroji as a Samurai of High Rank Standing in a Room

ca. 1774

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped kimono seated on a bench, adjusting his foot beside a red lattice screen.

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as an Otokodate Seated on a Wooden Bench

ca. 1771

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in armor and patterned kimono, holding a raised sword, with red face paint, on green ground

The First Nakamura Tomijuro as an Outlaw

ca. 1775

Woodblock print of a standing man in a striped kimono and red apron holding a paper bundle, by Katsukawa Shunsho.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Man Standing

ca. 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red floral kimono and grey robe, holding a sword, before a lattice and medallion backg

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro in the Role of Gokumon no Shobei

2nd month, 1771

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in red and white face paint, checkered kimono and crane-patterned robe, holding a red sign.

The Actor Ichikawa Ebizō III as Shinozuka Iga no kami Sadatsuna in a Shibaraku Scene

1775 (An'ei 4), 11th month