Japonism-Ukiyoe-Sharaku-Otani-Oniji-III

Description

🏷️ Product Specification
• Original Title: Otani Oniji III as the Servant Edohei
• Artist: Tōshūsai Sharaku (active 1794)
• Genre: Yakusha-e (Kabuki Actor Portrait)
• Dimensions: Approx. 100cm × 45cm (varies by print format)
• Format: Extra-large wall scroll or poster
• Print Material: Traditional washi or archival-grade art paper
• Mounting: Scroll or frame-ready
• Country of Manufacture: Japan
• Period of Original Work: Edo period, Tenmei era

🌸 Why Choose “Otani Oniji III as Edohei”

🎭 For the Enthusiast of Kabuki Drama
This print captures the very soul of theatrical performance with unmatched intensity.
🖌 For the Admirer of Sharaku’s Radical Vision
Rare and bold, it exemplifies the revolutionary energy of Edo-era portraiture.
🖼 For the Collector of Commanding Pieces
Its expressive power makes it a dramatic centerpiece for any wall or gallery.
🎁 For the Giver of Timeless Heritage
A gift that transcends eras—sophisticated, evocative, and forever iconic.

✨ Character Summary
Sinister, stylized, and startling—Sharaku’s Edohei is not merely an actor in a role, but the raw embodiment of human tension and theatrical brilliance.

※ Additional Explanation
Tōshūsai Sharaku’s career lasted barely a year, yet his impact has rippled through centuries. Unlike other Ukiyo-e masters who portrayed actors in graceful, idealized form, Sharaku portrayed them as they were on stage—gritty, exaggerated, vulnerable, powerful. Otani Oniji III as Edohei remains his most well-known and widely studied work, celebrated for its dramatic tension and psychological depth.

In this depiction, Edohei, a lowly and conniving servant, is caught in a moment of treachery—his hands like claws, his grimace sharp and theatrical. The intensity is amplified through bold lines and stark contrasts. In this extra-large presentation, every wrinkle, every gesture, every shadow is magnified, inviting viewers into the charged space between performance and reality.

This piece is more than décor—it is a mirror of emotion, a relic of stage legend, and a cornerstone of Japonism. Whether placed in a contemporary study, traditional alcove, or gallery setting, it tells a story that words alone cannot.