Seki Sanjuro— Utagawa Kunisada, Edo Period
Source image courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Utagawa Kunisada was the most prolific and commercially successful ukiyo-e artist of the 19th century, with a large portion of his designs focusing on kabuki theater and its popular actors. These prints served as a form of celebrity advertisement for an eager public.
The figure in the print is depicted in a dynamic pose during a performance, a common feature of the dramatic "rough style" (aragoto) of acting. The scene is set in a snowy landscape, and the actor is wearing striking, geometrically patterned blue and green robes.
Printed as an archival pigment giclée on premium matte art paper. Limited edition runs, hand-numbered. Ships unframed, rolled in a protective tube.
Seki Sanjuro— Utagawa Kunisada, Edo Period
Source image courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Utagawa Kunisada was the most prolific and commercially successful ukiyo-e artist of the 19th century, with a large portion of his designs focusing on kabuki theater and its popular actors. These prints served as a form of celebrity advertisement for an eager public.
The figure in the print is depicted in a dynamic pose during a performance, a common feature of the dramatic "rough style" (aragoto) of acting. The scene is set in a snowy landscape, and the actor is wearing striking, geometrically patterned blue and green robes.
Printed as an archival pigment giclée on premium matte art paper. Limited edition runs, hand-numbered. Ships unframed, rolled in a protective tube.
