Sharaku Collection

Toshusai Sharaku image. He was a Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, known for his portraits of kabuki actors. Neither his true name nor the dates of his birth or death are known

An okubi-e portrait of the actor Segawa Kikunojo III in the role of Oshizu
1766520 An okubi-e portrait of the actor Segawa Kikunojo III in the role of Oshizu, the wife of Tanabe Bunzo, from the play Hana-ayame bunroku soga performed at the Miyakoza theater in the fifth

Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as Sadatos Wife Iwate, 1794-95. 1794-95
Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as Sadatos Wife Iwate, 1794-95

Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi in the Play "Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794
Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi in the Play " Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794

Miyako Dennai III, the Stage Manager of the Metropolitan Theater (Miyako-za), 1794. 1794
Miyako Dennai III, the Stage Manager of the Metropolitan Theater (Miyako-za), 1794

Bando Hikosaburo III as Sagisaka Sanai in the Play "Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna"
Bando Hikosaburo III as Sagisaka Sanai in the Play " Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna", 1794

Kabuki Actor Otani Oniji III as Yakko Edobei in the Play The Colored Reins of a Loving Wife (Koi nyobo somewake tazuna), 6th month, 1794

Ichikawa Ebizo IV as Takemura Sadanojo in the Play Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna, 1794

Nakajima Wadaemon and Nakamura Konozo as Bodara no Chozaemon and Kanagawaya no Gon in the Play " Katakiuchi noriyaibanashi", 1794

Nakamura Nakazo II as Prince Koretaka Disguised in the Play Oshukubai Koi no Hatsune, 1794

Onoe Matsusuke I as Matsushita Mikinojo in the Play "Katakiuchi noriyaibanashi"
Onoe Matsusuke I as Matsushita Mikinojo in the Play " Katakiuchi noriyaibanashi", 1794

Kabuki Actor Morita Kan ya VIII as the Palanquin-Bearer in the Play A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi), 5th month, 1794

Ichikawa Omezo I in the Role of Yakko Ippei from the Play " Koinyobo somewake tazuna", 1794

Arashi Ryuzo I as Ishibe Kinkichi in the Play "Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794
Arashi Ryuzo I as Ishibe Kinkichi in the Play " Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794

Ichikawa Omezo as Tomita Hyotaro and Otani Oniji III as Ukiyo Tohei, 1794-95

Segawa Kikunojo III in an Unidentified Role, 1794-95. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
Segawa Kikunojo III in an Unidentified Role, 1794-95

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III, 1794-95. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III, 1794-95

Morita Kanya VIII as Kawachi Kanja, Disguised as Genkaibo, 1794-95. 1794-95
Morita Kanya VIII as Kawachi Kanja, Disguised as Genkaibo, 1794-95

Osagawa Tsuneyo II as the hairdresser O-Roku, 1794-95. 1794-95
Osagawa Tsuneyo II as the hairdresser O-Roku, 1794-95

Yamashina Shirojuro in the Role of Nagoya Sanzaemon, 1794-95. 1794-95
Yamashina Shirojuro in the Role of Nagoya Sanzaemon, 1794-95

Bando Mitsugoro II as the Farmer Asakusa no Jirosaku, 1794-95. 1794-95
Bando Mitsugoro II as the Farmer Asakusa no Jirosaku, 1794-95

Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Funa Bansaku, son of Fuwa Banzayemon, 1794-95. 1794-95
Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Funa Bansaku, son of Fuwa Banzayemon, 1794-95

The Actor Onoye Matsusuke as a Ronin. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Onoye Matsusuke as a Ronin

Actor Nakamura Kumetaro II as Minato, the Wife of Yura Hyogonosuke, 1794-95. 1794-95
Actor Nakamura Kumetaro II as Minato, the Wife of Yura Hyogonosuke, 1794-95

Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as the Courtesan Toyama and Actor Ichikawa Kurizo as Higashiyama Yoshiwakamaru, 1794-95

Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as the Geisha Asaka, 1794-95

Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95. 1794-95
Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95

Ichikawa Omezo I in the Role of Yakko Ippei from the Play Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna, 1794. Private Collection

Shinozuka Uraemon Reading the Prologue at the Miyako Theatre, 1794. Artist: Toshusai Sharaku
Shinozuka Uraemon Reading the Prologue at the Miyako Theatre, 1794. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIX. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebizo in the Play The Colored Reins of a Loving Wife, 1794. Artist: Toshusai Sharaku
Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebizo (Ichikawa Danjuro V) in the Play The Colored Reins of a Loving Wife (Koi nyobo somewake tazuna), 1794. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy

Ichikawa Komazo III as Kameya Chubei and Nakamura Tomisaburo as Umegawa, 1794. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi, and Sawamura Sojuro, 1794. 1794
Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi, and Sawamura Sojuro, 1794

Segawa Tomisaburo II and Nakamura Manyo as Yadorigi and Her Maid Wakakusa in the Play " Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794

Sakata Hangoro III as Fujikawa Mizuemon in the Play "Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga"
Sakata Hangoro III as Fujikawa Mizuemon in the Play " Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794

Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Fish Peddler Gorobei, Probably late 1880s or early 1890s

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, ca. 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, ca. 1794

Sawamura Sojuro III as Nagoya Sanza, 1794-95. 1794-95. Creator
Sawamura Sojuro III as Nagoya Sanza, 1794-95

Actor Sakakiyama Sangoro II as Michinagas Daughter Princess Otae, 1794-75

The Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as the Otomos Maid Wakakusa, Actually Prince Korehito, 1794-75

Sawamura sAcjA'rAc [to] segawa kikunojAc, The actors Sawamura SAcjA'rAc and Segawa KikunogAc. TAcshA'sai Sharaku, active 1794, artist, [1794, printed between 1918 and 1923]

Sandaime Actani oniji shodai ichikawa omezAc, The actors itani Oniji III and Ichikawa
Sandaime Actani oniji shodai ichikawa omezAc, The actors AItani Oniji III and Ichikawa OmezAc I. TAcshA'sai Sharaku, active 1794, artist, [ca. 1795], 1 print : woodcut, color

Nidaime sawamura yodogorAc (no kawatsura hAcgen to) bandAc zenji (no oni sadobAc), Sawamura YodogorAc II in the role of Kawatsura HAcgen and BandAc Zenji in the role of Oni SadobAc

Sandaime sawamura sAcjA'rAc (no Acgishi kurando), The actor Sawamura SAcjA'rAc III in the role of AIgishi Kurando. TAcshA'sai Sharaku, active 1794, artist, [ca

Sandaime ichikawa yaozAc (no fuwa banzaemon to) sandaime sakata hangorAc (no kosodate no kannonbAc), Ichikawa YaozAc III in the role of Fuwa no Banzaemon

Ichikawa ebizAc no takemura sadanoshin, Ichikawa EbizAc as Takemura Sadanoshin. TAcshA'sai Sharaku, active 1794, artist, 1794. 1 print : woodcut, color; 35.7 x 24.8 cm

JAPAN: KABUKI ACTORS, 1794. The actors Sawamura Sojuro and Segawa Kikunogo, one in the role of a woman, in costume for a kabuki play. Color woodcut by Toshusai Sharaku, 1794

JAPAN: ACTOR, c1794. Male actor impersonating a woman. Woodblock print, c1794, by Toshusai Sharaku

The actor Matsumoto Yonesaburo in a female role. Japanese woodblock print, c1794, by Toshusai Sharaku
JAPAN: ACTOR, c1794. The actor Matsumoto Yonesaburo in a female role. Japanese woodblock print, c1794, by Toshusai Sharaku

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Sharaku, also known as Toshusai Sharaku, was a mysterious and talented ukiyo-e artist who emerged in the late 18th century. His works are highly regarded for their unique style and expressive portrayals of kabuki actors. One of his famous pieces is an okubi-e portrait of the actor Segawa Kikunojo III in the role of Oshizu. In this artwork, Sharaku captures the essence of the character with intricate details and bold brushstrokes. The intensity in Kikunojo's eyes reflects his dedication to his craft. Another notable piece by Sharaku is Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as Sadatos Wife Iwate from 1794-95. This portrayal showcases Sharaku's ability to capture emotions through facial expressions. The delicate features and subtle gestures convey Iwate's inner turmoil. In Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi in the Play "Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga" from 1794, Sharaku depicts a moment filled with tension and drama on stage. The dynamic composition and strong lines emphasize Yadorigi's strength and determination. Miyako Dennai III, the Stage Manager of the Metropolitan Theater (Miyako-za), is another subject captured by Sharaku in 1794. This piece not only highlights Dennai's importance but also pays tribute to behind-the-scenes figures who contribute to kabuki performances' success. Bando Hikosaburo III as Sagisaka Sanai in the Play "Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna" showcases Sharaku's attention to costume design and theatricality. Through intricate patterns and vibrant colors, he brings Sanai's character to life on paper. Kabuki Actor Otani Oniji III as Yakko Edobei in the Play The Colored Reins of a displays Sharaku's skill at capturing movement and action.