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Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a white robe with orange flame patterns, glaring with painted red face lines.

Actor Ichikawa Danzô III as Narukami in “Bird of the Capital: Komachi of the East” (“Miyakodori azuma Komachi”)

Katsukawa Shunshō, About 1768

Etching of a harbor with many fishing boats moored along a quay, masts and rigging rising against a pale sky.

Fishing Fleet, from the seventh album of L'Estampe originale

Théo van Rysselberghe, 1893, published 1894

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors in green and pink costumes, one holding a peony and a calligraphy banner, the other seat

Actors Nakamura Nakazô I and Ichikawa Komazô I in “The Genji Clan Now at Its Zenith” (“Ima o sakari suehiro Genji”)

Katsukawa Shunshō, About 1768

Pencil drawing of a flayed male figure with raised arm, red numbered muscle labels and a list of muscle names.

Male Ecorché

John Partridge, c. 1810

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a striped robe holding an axe and sword beside a pine tree, c. 1770.

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro II as Osada no Taro Kagemune Disguised as the Woodcutter Gankutsu no Gorozo in the Play N…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1770

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor dressed as a sake seller, carrying barrels on a shoulder pole, in a striped kimono and red

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Nagasaki Kageyuzaemon Disguised as Gorohachi the Sake Seller, in the Play Hikitsurete…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1776

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a yellow robe and black hat, holding a sword, kneeling against a grey background.

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Kudo Suketsune (?) in the Play Iro Moyo Aoyagi Soga (?), Performed at the Nakamura The…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a monk's disguise, wearing a conical hat and black robe, holding a staff in snow.

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Abbot Saimyo-ji Tokiyori, Disguised as a Monk, in the Joruri "Onna Hachi no Ki" (A Fem…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1773

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in patterned kimono leaning over a wooden bucket beside grass and a ladle.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Soga no Dozaburo (?) in the Play Shida Yuzuriha Horai Soga (?), Performed at the Mori…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1775

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in pink and green robes with two swords and patterned trousers, standing and scowling.

The Actor Bando Sampachi I as Yawata no Saburo (?) in the Play Shuen Soga Omugaeshi (?), Performed at the Ichimura Th…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1768

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor with red face paint in a green patterned robe, kneeling beside a staff against a pale backg

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Sanada no Yoichi (?) in the Play Sanada no Yoichi Banjaku no Iezuto (?), Performed at…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1767

Woodblock print of a standing kabuki actor in a red kimono with a sword, wearing geta sandals, against a mottled background.

The Actor Nakamura Sukegoro II as Kaminari Shokuro in the Joruri "Gonin Otoko" (Five Chivalrous Commoners), Played as…

Attributed to Katsukawa Shunshô, c. 1768

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a grey and red patterned kimono holding a katana, with Japanese calligraphy at upper lef

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro III as Matsuo-maru in the Play Ayatsuri Kabuki Ogi, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in…

Attributed to Katsukawa Shunshô, c. 1768

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a grey cloud-patterned kimono holding a sword, with pink face makeup.

The Actor Ichikawa Danzo III as Fuwa Banazemon in the Play Date Moyo Kumo ni Inazuma, Performed at the Morita Theater…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1768

Charcoal and white chalk drawing of a male nude seen from the back, head turned, with curly hair and draped cloth.

Male Nude Seen from the Back

Possibly Domenico Maggiotto, 1733/94

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono carrying a bundle over his shoulder, wearing geta sandals.

The Actor Nakamura Sukegoro II in an Unidentified Role

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1779

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a pale robe battling rain and lightning beside blossoming plum branches.

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Kan Shojo in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Ichimura Theat…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1768

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a checkered kimono and red hood holding a sword beneath a pine tree at night.

The Actor Arashi Otohachi I as Numataro Kyusei Disguised as the Burglar Ipponzaemon in the Play Otokoyama Yunzei Kura…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1768

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono striking a pose beside a fence and pine tree, c. 1770.

Actor Ôtani Hiroji III Striking a Stage Pose before a Stone Gateway

Katsukawa Shunshō, About 1770

Ink sketch of a winged angel and a peacock at left, with three women and trees at right.

Angel, Peacock, and Three Tahitians

Paul Gauguin, c. 1902

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor with a sword beside a pine tree, wearing a patterned kimono and black robe.

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro II as an Outlaw

Attributed to Katsukawa Shunshô, c. 1769

Pale sunlit street in Seville with small figures, a horse and cart, and tall buildings on either side.

Street in Seville

Charles Conder, 1905

Japanese woodblock print of a kabuki actor leaning on a lattice window, holding a sword, with water at his feet.

Actor Ôtani Hiroji III Possibly as Akaneya Hanshichi in “Snow on Mt. Fuji: The Soga Vendetta” (“Fuji no yuki kaikei S…

Katsukawa Shunshō, About 1770

Woodblock print of two kabuki actors wrestling in falling snow, one grasping the other's topknot, in patterned robes.

The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Kameo (right), and Sakata Sajuro I as Ario (left), in the Play Hime Komatsu Ne no Hi A…

Attributed to Katsukawa Shunshô, c. 1768

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned grey kimono with bird motifs, holding a sword, by Katsukawa Shunsho.

The Actor Bando Mitsugoro I as Soga no Juro Sukenari (?) in the Play Shuen Soga Omugaeshi (?), Performed at the Ichim…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1768

Japanese woodblock print of two kabuki actors in costume under a pine tree, one standing with a sword, one kneeling.

The Actors Ichikawa Danzo III as I no Hayata Tadazumi (right), and Matsumoto Koshiro II as Osada no Taro Kagemune (le…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1770

Red chalk drawing of a seated female nude, head bowed, one arm resting on a cushion, on a tan sheet.

Seated Female Nude

Antonio Pichler, 1769

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a straw basket hat holding a bamboo flute, wearing a patterned kimono and geta sandals.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Soga no Goro Disguised as a Komuso in the Play Sakai-cho Soga Nendaiki, Performed at…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1771

Woodblock print of a kabuki actor in a patterned kimono and red robe, holding a sword, by Katsukawa Shunsho.

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Hannya no Goro in the Play Sugata no Hana Yuki no Kuronushi, Performed at the Nakamur…

Katsukawa Shunshō, c. 1776

Heads of Horses and Unicorns

Follower of Leonardo da Vinci