Tachibanaya: Ichikawa Yaozo III as Shimobe Hatsuhei, from the series "Portraits of Actors on Stage (Yakusha butai no sugata-e)" by Utagawa Toyokuni I

Tachibanaya: Ichikawa Yaozo III as Shimobe Hatsuhei, from the series "Portraits of Actors on Stage (Yakusha butai no sugata-e)" 1794

print

toned paper

childish illustration

cartoon like

cartoon based

print

asian-art

caricature

japan

personal sketchbook

flat colour

watercolour illustration

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, created in 1794 by renowned artist Utagawa Toyokuni I, depicts the kabuki actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Shimobe Hatsuhei. Part of Toyokuni's renowned "Portraits of Actors on Stage (Yakusha butai no sugata-e)" series, the print showcases the actor in a dynamic pose, capturing the energy and drama of a theatrical performance. The vivid colors and meticulous detail, characteristic of Toyokuni's style, contribute to the print's lifelike portrayal of the actor.