Nine Prints Depicting Dual Portraits of Actors in Roles 1842 - 1862

"Nine Prints Depicting Dual Portraits of Actors in Roles" is a series of woodblock prints by Utagawa Hirosada, a prominent Japanese artist of the Edo period, created between 1842 and 1862. These prints showcase actors in various roles from kabuki theater, a popular form of Japanese dramatic performance. The vibrant colors, intricate details, and expressive poses of the actors are characteristic of Hirosada's artistic style, known for its dynamism and depiction of everyday life. These prints, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, offer a glimpse into the world of kabuki theater and the artistic mastery of Hirosada, a significant figure in the history of Japanese woodblock prints.