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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

Woodblock print of a kabuki-style woman in patterned kimono standing by a lattice screen, holding a folded letter.

The First Nakamura Tomijuro as an Angry Woman Standing in a Room

1772 or 1773

Woodblock print of a figure in a patterned kimono with an arrow, hair ornaments, and an obi, against a pale background.

The Third Segawa Kikunojo as a Woman Walking Toward the Right

1774 or 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor with crossed arms in a flowered kimono, glancing sideways against a striped background.

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Man Standing with His Arms Crossed

1773 or 1774

Woodblock print of a standing samurai in a green and brown kimono with a sword and fan on a veranda.

Arashi Sangoro as a Samurai Standing on the Veranda of a Great House

1774 or 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor holding a biwa lute beside a veranda, with a pine branch above and a patterned robe.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as an Unarmed Man Standing Near the Engawa

ca. 1775

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono drawing a katana beside a lattice fence.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Samurai Dressed in Kamishimo

ca. 1775

Woodblock print of a samurai actor with a red parasol, two swords and geta sandals standing in snow before a patterned fence.

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Samurai Standing in the Snow

probably 1774

Woodblock print of a standing man in a green hat and patterned kimono holding a fan, beside an orange wooden doorway.

The First Nakamura Tomijuro in the Role of Izaemon

2nd month, 1771

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in white costume with fan motifs, holding a red-hilted sword, painted face, striped stage b

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō IV

12th month, 1771

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned kimono holding a sword beside wooden sake barrels and a signboard.

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Yaozō II

1770, 2nd month

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in rain beside a pine tree, one wearing a white robe and candle headdress.

Kabuki Actors Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Ko-kakeyama and Ōtani Hiroji III as Kōga Saburō

ca. 1771

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in samurai dress beside a maple tree under a blue sky.

Scene From The Drama "Otokoyama Yunzei Kurabe"

12th month, 1768

Woodblock print of a samurai in patterned kimono beside a willow tree and pond with frogs.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Samurai Standing Near a Willow Tree

1768 or 1769

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as an old man with gray hair, wearing a textured brown robe and holding a lantern.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as an Old Man with Long Gray Hair

ca. 1773

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as a samurai with a yellow robe, carrying a rope of bells on a pole against teal.

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as a Samurai Carrying a Suzu

1769 or 1770

Woodblock print of a standing man in a red robe and clogs beneath plum branches, beside a reed screen.

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I as Baramon no Kichi in the Play Hatsumombi Kuruwa Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater…

c. 1780

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a chrysanthemum-patterned robe and checkered trousers before a shoji screen.

The Fourth Ichikawa Danjuro in the Role of Ukishima Danjo

1769 Autumn

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a dark robe with orange medallions, kneeling with a sword and a fierce painted face.

The Actor Nakajima Mihoemon II as Shujaku Tenno in the Play Masakado Kammuri no Hatsuyuki, Performed at the Nakamura…

c. 1777

Woodblock print of two sumo wrestlers in an arena, one standing in a patterned apron, one crouching with folded arms.

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Wrestler Standing in an Arena

1770

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in white robes holding a long staff against a hexagonal snow pattern.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as Warrior Disguised as a Rokubu

1770 or 1771

Japanese woodblock print of a samurai figure with a sword beside a red maple tree, in black kimono and striped hakama.

The Third Matsumoto Koshiro as a Samurai Standing

1769 or 1770

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in monk robes holding prayer beads over a fire beneath a pine tree.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as a Monk, Raigo Ajari, in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no Mato (Forest of the Nue Monster…

c. 1770

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a checkered kimono holding a katana, with red face makeup and a bamboo fence behind him.

The Third Matsumoto Koshiro in the Role of Matsuomaru in "Sugawara"

summer, 1768

Woodblock print of a nude muscular man in a loincloth holding a drawn sword before his face, with a checkered robe and crest.

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as a Man Entirely Nude Save for Loin Cloth

1768 or 1769

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a red apron holding a sword and a small figure before a lattice window.

The Third Otani Hiroji as a Man Clothed Only with a Red Apron

ca. 1770

Woodblock print of a standing man in a pale formal robe with broad shoulders, against a striped backdrop and green floor.

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Samurai of High Rank

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor with red face makeup, holding a fan, wearing a red jacket and plaid hakama beside a green r

The Fourth Ichikawa Danjuro in the Role of Yahei-byoe Munekiyo

12th month, 1768

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a checkered kimono standing with head bent forward, sword at waist, on cream paper.

The Second Nakajima Mihoemon as a Man Standing with Head Bent Forward

1768 or 1769

Woodblock print of two bald men in pale robes seated beneath a cherry blossom branch on a yellow ground.

The Third Sawamura Sojuro & the Second Ichikawa Monnosuke as Buddhist Monks

1791

Woodblock print of a komuso monk with basket hat and bamboo flute standing in snow beside a fence and bare tree.

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Komuso Standing in the Snow by a Fence

ca. 1775

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a white robe with sword and pole, crouching on a red platform in heavy rain.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I in the Role of an Evil Courtier, Probably Prince Takahito, Illegitimate Son of Emperor Ta…

c. 1775

Japanese woodblock print of a figure in green kimono holding a paper lantern beside a bamboo fence at night.

The Second Yamashita Kinsaku as a Woman Standing at Night

ca. 1779

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a tattered black cloak beside a blossoming tree, glancing sideways with a wary look.

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as the Renegade Monk Zenjibo Disguised as Dainichibo in the Play Edo no Fuji Wakayagi…

c. 1789

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a woman's kimono with iris designs, holding two swords before a striped wall.

Onoe Tamizo as a Samurai Woman

ca. 1775 or 1776

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped green kimono holding a sword beside a lattice screen and pine branch.

The Actor Otani Hiroji III as Kawazu no Saburo in the Play Myoto-giku Izu no Kisewata, Performed at the Ichimura Thea…

c. 1770

Triptych print of four kabuki actors in patterned robes with swords, beside a cart wheel and wooden gate.

Kabuki Actors Ichikawa Yaozō II, Nakajima Mihoemon II, Ichikawa Ebizō III, and Ichimura Uzaemon IX in the Play Sugawa…

7th month, 1776

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in white robes holding a spear, with red face makeup against a hexagonal patterned backdrop

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro III as Kikuchi Hyogo Narikage in the Play Katakiuchi Chuko Kagami, Performed at the Nakam…

c. 1770

Japanese woodblock print of a woman in a black ivy-patterned kimono and headscarf standing beside water and reeds.

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as the Street-Walker Otsuyu in the Play Cho Chidori Wakayagi Soga, Performed at the Ich…

c. 1779

Woodblock print of an actor in white and pink costume standing in snow beside a wooden fence at night.

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Lady Shizuka (Shizkua Gozen) Disguised as Tamazusa in the Play Chigo Torii Tobiiri K…

c. 1777

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a long kimono beside reeds, waves, and flying birds, with a wooden cage.

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Courtesan Toyama in the Play Koi Nyobo Somewake Tazuna, Performed at the Nakamur…

c. 1777

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono posed beside a snowy plum branch.

Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Fox-Wife from Furui in “First Performance Day of the Izu Calendar” (“Izu-goyomi Shibai…

About 1772

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a floral kimono standing on a boat and holding a long pole over water.

The Actor Yoshizawa Iroha I as Princess Yosooi (Yosooi Hime) in the Play Kikujido Shuen no Iwaya, Performed at the Mo…

c. 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a kimono playing a bamboo flute beside a lattice screen and flowering branches.

The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as Misao Disguised as a Komuso in the Play Kosode-gura no Tekubari, Performed at the Mori…

c. 1772

Two kabuki actors in samurai costume with swords, one standing and one seated, in a colourful Japanese woodblock print.

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as a Samurai

ca. 1765

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono beside a round window with bamboo, c. 1779.

The Actor Tsuneyo II as Okaru in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eighth Month,…

c. 1779

Woodblock print of a costumed man with exaggerated expression seated on a large mochi cake among green leaves, holding a swor

The Fourth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Yakko (servant) seated upon a Large Cake of Mochi Prepared for the New Yer Celebration

1772

Woodblock print of a woman in a black robe with an umbrella and a man in a red and yellow kimono with two swords.

Scene from a Drama

ca. 1778

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a woman's role under a maple tree, with a seated man holding a sword.

Segawa Kikunojo III as a Woman Standing under a Maple Tree in the Autumn

ca. 1778

Woodblock print of a woman in a black patterned robe adjusting her obi beneath willow branches, with a fan on the floor.

The Actor Nakamura Riko as an Oiran Tying Her Obi

ca. 1779

Woodblock print of a woman in a patterned kimono holding a round fan beside a lattice window and folding stand.

The Actor Nakamura Noshio I in an Unidentified Role

c. 1773

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned courtesan kimono holding a steaming cup, c. 1776.

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as the Courtesan Kewaizaka no Shosho in the Play Sono Kyodai Fuji no Sugatami, Perfor…

c. 1776

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned robes with a sword and perched hawk, by Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1779.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Ashikaga Takauji in the Play Kaeribana Eiyu Taiheiki, Performed at the Nakamura Theat…

c. 1779

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a maple-leaf patterned kimono beside a carved lantern stand, by Katsukawa Shuns

Actors Ichikawa Danjûrô V as the Spirit of the Monk Seigen and Nakamura Noshio I as the Spirit of the Courtesan Takao…

About 1772

Diptych woodblock print of two kabuki actors in striped kimono, one with a hobbyhorse, beside pine and bamboo.

Actors Segawa Kikunojô III as Yasukata and Iwai Hanshirô IV as Utôin Performing a Hobbyhorse Dance (Harugoma odori) i…

About 1782

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in green and pink costume holding a sword beside a red pillar and white fan.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Atomi no Ichii in the Play Miya-bashira Iwao no Butai, Performed at the Morita Theate…

c. 1773

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as a samurai holding an orange umbrella in heavy rain, with two swords at his waist.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Ono Sadakuro in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in t…

c. 1776

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor as Shoki the demon queller in dark armor, holding a sword, c. 1768.

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Shoki the Demon Queller in the Play Date Moyo Kumo ni Inazuma, Performed at the Morit…

c. 1768

Woodblock print of two sumo wrestlers with a standing attendant holding a fan, in front of straw bales.

The Wrestlers

ca. 1785

Fan-shaped Japanese woodblock print of a figure in a brown kimono with patterned obi, with calligraphy at left.

Fan Print of the Actor Segawa Kikunojo III

ca. 1775

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of a woman in a red patterned kimono holding a scroll, with her head bowed.

Woman in Red

late 18th century

Woodblock print of two women on a shore pointing at two birds flying over reeds and water, with a poem above.

Autumn Evening ( A Poem by Saigyō), from the series Sanseki waka

late 18th century

Woodblock print of two women in a room, one kneeling over a game board while another stands and looks on.

Analogy

late 18th century

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of two women under a parasol beneath drooping willow branches.

Beauties under an Umbrella

late 18th century

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono bending over a tub with a reclining figure beside a reed plant.

The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V

ca. 1773