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Toyohara Kunichika
Toyohara Kunichika (1835–1900) was a prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artist during the late Edo and Meiji periods. He was renowned for his actor prints and kabuki theater scenes, displaying a mastery of woodblock printing techniques. Kunichika's vivid and detailed depictions of actors in dramatic roles captured the essence of kabuki theater, making him one of the leading artists of his time. His work also explored themes such as landscapes, warriors, and historical events. Kunichika's legacy endures through his influential contributions to the woodblock print tradition and the documentation of Japan's theatrical culture.
Toyohara Kunichika (1835–1900) was a prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artist during the late Edo and Meiji periods. He was renowned for his actor prints and kabuki theater scenes, d...
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Toyohara Kunichika (1835–1900) was a prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artist during the late Edo and Meiji periods. He was renowned for his actor prints and kabuki theater scenes, displaying a mastery of woodblock printing techniques. Kunichika's vivid and detailed depictions of actors in dramatic roles captured the essence of kabuki theater, making him one of the leading artists of his time. His work also explored themes such as landscapes, warriors, and historical events. Kunichika's legacy endures through his influential contributions to the woodblock print tradition and the documentation of Japan's theatrical culture.
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Pine in Winds
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Actor Iroha
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Dabjuro in the Role of Aburo Bozu
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Kawarazaki Gonnosuke
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Book Cover for Izuno Shiranami
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Katakiuchi Chikai no Hikosan
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Ichikawa Danjuro Plays as Sanjo
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Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Watonai
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Ichimura Iehashi as Washi no Chokichi
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Newly Woven Brocades
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Ichikawa Sadanji I as Wada no Shimobe Busuke
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100 Roles of Baiko
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Ichikawa Sadanji as Urahashi Judaifu
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The Seven Lucky Gods
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Baiko
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Actor Hanakawado Sukeroku
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100 Roles of Baiko, No. 26
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100 Roles of Baiko, No. 27
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Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Kyumonryo Shishin
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The Actor Bando Hikozaburo as Nyuunryu
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