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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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)

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1786-87

Woodblock print of a standing figure in patterned orange and cream robes with an elaborate hairstyle before a striped curtain

Nakamura Riko in the Role of Oiso no Tora

Katsukawa Shunjo, 2nd month, 1782

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"

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1773

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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, probably 1773

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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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"

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1769 or 1770

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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1769 Autumn

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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 1769 or 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"

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, 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

Katsukawa Shunshō, ca. 1770