Tōshūsai Sharaku Collection
Tōshūsai Sharaku was a renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist who created captivating portraits of actors during the late 18th century
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Tōshūsai Sharaku was a renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist who created captivating portraits of actors during the late 18th century. One of his notable works is "Omiya Kinsha, " featuring Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Ohide, wife of Sazanami Tatsugoro in 1794. The intricate details and expressive features bring the character to life. In another masterpiece titled "Nakajima Wadaemon, " Sharaku portrays the actor as Migawari no Jizo, the Master of the House, from Kansei 6 (1794). The intense gaze and elaborate costume showcase both power and vulnerability. "The Actor Sakata Hangoro III" captures Abumizuri no Iwazo in Koriyama during Actua in 1794. Sharaku's skillful brushwork highlights every fold and texture, making it seem like a photograph frozen in time. Matsumoto Koshiro IV takes center stage as Minagawa Shin'emon, the Boatman from Reisengasaki. Created in Kansei 6 (1794), this piece showcases Sharaku's ability to capture movement through dynamic poses and flowing garments. Ichikawa Yaozo III shines as Bunji Yasukata, the Sparrow Seller. With delicate lines that depict subtle emotions on his face, this portrait from Kansei 6 (1794) reveals Sharaku's mastery at capturing human expressions. Iwai Hanshiro lV graces us with her presence as Otoma, Daughter of Ohina from Inamuragasaki in Kamakura. This enchanting portrayal from Kansei 6 (1794) showcases not only beauty but also strength within her character. Nakamura Nakazo II dons a disguise as Prince Koretaka disguised as farmer Tsuchizo in "Interc. " Created by Sharaku in 1794, this piece captures the essence of theater and the art of transformation.