The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjûrô IV 1825

"The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjûrô IV" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I, created in 1825. The print depicts the famous kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjûrô IV in a dramatic pose, likely portraying a character from a kabuki play. The use of bold lines, vibrant colors, and dynamic composition characteristic of ukiyo-e style, captures the energy and excitement of kabuki theater. This print is a valuable example of the Edo period's flourishing artistic and theatrical culture.