Japonism-Ukiyoe-Sharaku-Otani-Oniji-III
$655
๐ Description
Immerse yourself in one of the most electrifying expressions ever captured in Japanese woodblock print historyโSharakuโs legendary portrait of Otani Oniji III as Edohei. This extra-large reproduction magnifies the raw power of the actorโs infamous villainous role: tense fingers, a coiled posture, and a face twisted in calculating malice. Created in 1794 by the elusive Tลshลซsai Sharaku, this artwork broke convention with its unflinching realism and theatrical dynamism. More than a portrait, it is the embodiment of Kabukiโs psychological forceโnow rendered in a format grand enough to dominate any space.
๐น Key Features
โข Iconic portrait by the mysterious Ukiyo-e master Sharaku
โข Features Otani Oniji III as the sinister Edohei (Kabuki villain)
โข Bold facial expression and claw-like hands exude dramatic energy
โข High-resolution extra-large format for interior impact
โข Ideal for art historians, theatre enthusiasts, and lovers of cultural intensity
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๐ท๏ธ Product Specification
โข Original Title: Otani Oniji III as the Servant Edohei
โข Artist: Tลshลซsai Sharaku (active 1794)
โข Genre: Yakusha-e (Kabuki Actor Portrait)
โข Dimensions: Approx. 100cm ร 45cm (varies by print format)
โข Format: Extra-large wall scroll or poster
โข Print Material: Traditional washi or archival-grade art paper
โข Mounting: Scroll or frame-ready
โข Country of Manufacture: Japan
โข Period of Original Work: Edo period, Tenmei era
๐ธ Why Choose โOtani Oniji III as Edoheiโ
๐ญ For the Enthusiast of Kabuki Drama
This print captures the very soul of theatrical performance with unmatched intensity.
๐ For the Admirer of Sharakuโs Radical Vision
Rare and bold, it exemplifies the revolutionary energy of Edo-era portraiture.
๐ผ For the Collector of Commanding Pieces
Its expressive power makes it a dramatic centerpiece for any wall or gallery.
๐ For the Giver of Timeless Heritage
A gift that transcends erasโsophisticated, evocative, and forever iconic.
โจ Character Summary
Sinister, stylized, and startlingโSharakuโs Edohei is not merely an actor in a role, but the raw embodiment of human tension and theatrical brilliance.
โป Additional Explanation
Tลshลซsai Sharakuโs 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 stageโgritty, 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 treacheryโhis 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 dรฉcorโit 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.
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