Japonism-Ukiyoe-Kiyotada-IV-Kabuki-Actor
$121
๐ Description
Step into the vibrant, dramatic world of Edo-period theater through this powerful woodblock print by Torii Kiyotada IV, renowned for his expressive kabuki actor portraits. The image bursts with movement: the actor, locked in a frozen moment mid-performance, commands attention with his elaborate costume, fierce expression, and a backdrop that echoes the rhythms of traditional Japanese drama. This artwork is not just a portraitโit is performance embodied on paper, the silent echo of a voice that once stirred an audience beneath the lantern lights of old Tokyo.
๐น Key Features
โข Original woodblock print by Torii Kiyotada IV, 20th-century ukiyo-e master
โข Bold lines and color contrasts representing the kabuki aesthetic
โข Rich cultural expression through costume, stance, and gaze
โข Vivid red framing enhances theatrical energy
โข Ideal for collectors, theater lovers, and lovers of classical Japanese arts
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๐ท๏ธ Product Specification
โข Artist: Torii Kiyotada IV
โข Title: Kabuki Actor 3
โข Medium: Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print
โข Size: Approx. 25โฏรโฏ18โฏcm
โข Era: Early 20th Century
โข Origin: Japan
โข Price: ยฅ7,000
โข Product No.: 195
๐ธ Why Choose This Piece
โจ A Tribute to Tradition: Preserves the storytelling spirit of Japanโs theatrical golden age
๐ญ A Dramatic Gift: A meaningful offering for those who cherish kabuki or vintage art
๐ผ๏ธ A Collectorโs Delight: A classic example of the Torii schoolโs theatrical dynamism
๐ฎ A Statement Interior: Bring Japanโs dramatic elegance to your wall or gallery space
โจ Character Summary
Majestic, striking, and full of presenceโthis piece reflects the dramatic soul of kabuki. More than art, it is a whisper from the stage.
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๐ฟ Additional Explanation
In the silence of the stageโs afterglow, where the footlights have dimmed and the audience has exhaled its final breath of awe, there remains only memoryโand prints like these. This portrait, crafted by Torii Kiyotada IV, is not a mere image; it is a still heartbeat of a performance long passed. The red borders frame not just an actor, but the emotion of a thousand staged dramasโthe thunder of clogs on wooden floors, the rustle of silk robes, the rising chant of the shamisen. The kabuki actor here is caught not just in motion, but in transformationโbetween roles, between worlds, between the man and the myth he becomes. His painted face, framed in resolve and tension, is more than a maskโit is legacy. For collectors, this is a keepsake of timeโs theater. For wanderers of history, it is a portal to Japanโs spirited nights beneath paper lanterns and starless skies. It is a bold stroke of heritage, captured in wood and ink, echoing across eras with a silent, powerful voice.
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