The Actor Sawamura Sōjūrō 3rd (Kinokuniya) 1785 - 1805

"The Actor Sawamura Sōjūrō 3rd (Kinokuniya)" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I, a prominent artist of the late Edo period. Created between 1785 and 1805, the print depicts the famed Kabuki actor Sawamura Sōjūrō III in full costume, holding a fan and a walking stick. Toyokuni I's signature style is evident in the bold lines and vibrant colors that capture the essence of the theater. This ukiyo-e print, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the enduring fascination with the performing arts in 18th-century Japan.