Twee acteurs bij Nieuwjaarsdecoratie 1830

"Twee acteurs bij Nieuwjaarsdecoratie" (Two Actors by New Year Decorations) is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Kuniyasu in 1830, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts two actors in traditional Japanese costumes against a simple background, showcasing Kuniyasu's talent for capturing movement and expressions. The female actor, dressed in an ornate robe, gestures towards a New Year's decoration while the male actor, holding a sword and staff, stands in a dynamic pose. This print, characteristic of Kuniyasu's ukiyo-e style, captures the vivacity and spirit of kabuki theatre, a popular form of Japanese entertainment at the time.