Japonism-Ukiyoe-Ichikawa-Ebizo-as-Takemura-Sadanoshin
$310
๐ Description
Step into the world of kabuki drama through the piercing gaze and commanding presence of Ichikawa Ebizล as Takemura Sadanoshin, a theatrical masterwork by the enigmatic artist Tลshลซsai Sharaku. Created during Sharakuโs astonishingly brief burst of activity in 1794, this portrait captures not just a likeness, but a storm of emotion. The subject, one of Edoโs celebrated actors, is frozen mid-performance, his stern expression, tense fingers, and dignified posture brimming with energy and character. Through bold lines and intense realism, Sharaku transcends portraitureโoffering instead a psychological study and a timeless echo of theatrical gravitas.
๐น Key Features
โข Masterful kabuki actor portrait by Tลshลซsai Sharaku
โข Features Ichikawa Ebizล, a renowned actor of the Edo period
โข Expressive detailing of facial intensity and emotional depth
โข Reproduced using traditional Japanese woodblock methods
โข A celebrated print in the world of Yakusha-e (actor prints)
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๐ท๏ธ Product Specification
โข Artist: Tลshลซsai Sharaku (active c. 1794โ1795)
โข Subject: Ichikawa Ebizล as Takemura Sadanoshin
โข Dimensions: Approx. 39 x 26.5 cm
โข Medium: Woodblock print on handmade washi paper
โข Printing Studio: Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints, Japan
โข Period: Edo (1794 original)
๐ธ Why Choose Ichikawa Ebizล by Sharaku
๐ญ For the Kabuki Enthusiast
A gripping representation of Edo-era theatre and its star actors.
๐ผ๏ธ For the Collector of Rare Expression
Sharakuโs penetrating style captures emotion like no other.
๐ For the Dramatic Soul
A powerful gift that channels intensity, artistry, and cultural weight.
๐ For the Explorer of Art Historyโs Mysteries
Sharaku remains an enigmaโhis works, rare and revered, spark curiosity and reverence alike.
โจ Character Summary
Bold, psychological, and intenseโSharakuโs Ebizล is not just a portrait, but a moment of raw human emotion, suspended in print.
โป Additional Explanation
Tลshลซsai Sharakuโs Ichikawa Ebizล stands as one of the most haunting images in ukiyo-e. Unlike the idealized figures of many contemporaries, Sharakuโs work is startlingly realโcapturing lines, furrows, and tension with unapologetic honesty. The portrait reflects the heightened drama of kabuki, where a flick of the wrist or a furrowed brow speaks entire volumes.
Though Sharakuโs career spanned less than a year, his impact was seismic. His portrayal of Takemura Sadanoshin reveals not just the character, but the emotional state of the actor mid-performance. This single print becomes a window into the theatrical soul of Edo Japan, where illusion and reality wove together on stageโand on paper. With its traditional washi paper texture and deep blacks, the Adachi reproduction preserves this intensity, offering todayโs collectors a rare connection to Japanโs dramatic past.
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