Actors Ichikawa Ebizō V in a quick costume change as Shizuma Ishitarō (R) and Shōgun Tarō Yoshikado (C) and Iwai Tojaku as Oyama by Utagawa Kunisada

Actors Ichikawa Ebizō V in a quick costume change as Shizuma Ishitarō (R) and Shōgun Tarō Yoshikado (C) and Iwai Tojaku as Oyama Possibly 1837

print, ink, color-on-paper

muted colour palette

print

collage layering style

fashion and textile design

japan

handmade artwork painting

historical fashion

ink

color-on-paper

wedding around the world

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

bridal fashion

This triptych woodblock print, created by Utagawa Kunisada in 1837, depicts the famous kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizō V in a quick costume change. The print captures the actor's versatility as he transforms from the character Shizuma Ishitarō, a loyal warrior, to Shōgun Tarō Yoshikado, a powerful ruler. The print also includes Iwai Tojaku as Oyama, a supporting character in the play. The print is a vibrant and dynamic representation of the kabuki theatre, highlighting the skill and artistry of the actors.