Portretten van de acteurs van drie theaters in Edo 1800 - 1900

This is a book cover by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865), depicting a simple patterned design. The cover is likely from a book containing portraits of actors from three theaters in Edo, the former name for Tokyo, known for its vibrant theatrical culture. The piece is an example of ukiyo-e woodblock printing, popular during the Edo period (1603-1868), which captured the beauty and daily life of ordinary people, including actors and courtesans.