Memorial Portraits of the Actors Otani Baju II (right) and Ichikawa Monnosuke III (left) by Utagawa Toyokuni I

Memorial Portraits of the Actors Otani Baju II (right) and Ichikawa Monnosuke III (left) 1824

print, paper

quirky illustration

childish illustration

cartoon like

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japan

cartoon sketch

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wedding around the world

ink drawing experimentation

illustrative and welcoming

watercolour illustration

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

This *ukiyo-e* woodblock print, created by Utagawa Toyokuni I in 1824, depicts two renowned kabuki actors: Otani Baju II (right) and Ichikawa Monnosuke III (left). The actors, dressed in traditional Japanese attire, are portrayed in a theatrical pose, suggesting a scene from a popular play. Toyokuni's meticulous attention to detail and vibrant use of color bring the figures and their surroundings to life. This work is a testament to the artistry and cultural significance of *ukiyo-e* prints, which captured the spirit and personalities of the Edo period.