Drie kabuki acteurs trekkend aan een rode banier 1854

This woodblock print, created by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada in 1854, depicts three Kabuki actors in dramatic poses. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the costumes are characteristic of Kunisada’s ukiyo-e style, a genre of Japanese art popular in the Edo period. The actors are portrayed against a backdrop of crashing waves, further emphasizing the dynamism of the scene. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a captivating example of Kunisada’s mastery of portraying the theatrical world of Kabuki.