The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjûrô III 1825

This woodblock print, “The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjûrô III” by Utagawa Toyokuni I (1769-1825), depicts the renowned Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjûrô III. The artwork is a prime example of the ukiyo-e genre, which flourished in Edo-era Japan. It showcases the artist’s skillful use of vibrant colors and detailed lines to capture the actor’s imposing presence and dramatic expression. This print, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides valuable insight into the popular theater of Edo period Japan and the artistic conventions of ukiyo-e.