Ichikawa Danjūrō V and His Family 1779 - 1789

"Ichikawa Danjūrō V and His Family" is a ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyonaga. It depicts the famous kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjūrō V and his family. Danjūrō is pictured at the center, holding a child on his shoulders, and his wife and another female companion follow behind him. The print is a great example of the artist's style, which emphasized elegance and refinement in its depiction of contemporary fashion and daily life. The print is a popular example of the ukiyo-e tradition, which often depicted scenes of entertainment and everyday life in Edo-era Japan, and continues to fascinate art lovers today.