Torii Kiyomasu Collection

Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu, c. 1715 / 18. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu, c. 1715/18

Yoshitsune and Shizuka (Uijin), circa 1704-1711. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
Yoshitsune and Shizuka (Uijin), circa 1704-1711. The Actors Nakamura Takesaburo and Hayakawa Dengoro as Yoshitsune and Shizuka

Spring: Soaking Rice Grains (Haru: tanehitashi no zu), No. 1 from the series "The Four... c. 1730s
Spring: Soaking Rice Grains (Haru: tanehitashi no zu), No. 1 from the series "The Four Seasons of Farmers (Shiki no hyakusho)", c. 1730s

Summer: Planting Rice (Natsu: taue no zu), No. 2 from the series "The Four Seasons of... c. 1730s
Summer: Planting Rice (Natsu: taue no zu), No. 2 from the series "The Four Seasons of Farmers (Shiki no hyakusho)", c. 1730s

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro I as Ebisu in the play "Suehiro Eho Soga, " performed at the... 1729
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro I as Ebisu in the play "Suehiro Eho Soga, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1729

Winter: Storing Rice (Fuyu: kome osame no zu), No. 4 from the series "The Four Seasons... c. 1730s
Winter: Storing Rice (Fuyu: kome osame no zu), No. 4 from the series "The Four Seasons of Farmers (Shiki no hyakusho)", c. 1730s

Autumn: Harvesting Rice (Aki: inekari no zu), No. 3 from the series "The Four Seasons... c. 1730s
Autumn: Harvesting Rice (Aki: inekari no zu), No. 3 from the series "The Four Seasons of Farmers (Shiki no hyakusho)", c. 1730s

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I as Hanjo in the play "Tsumagoi Sumidagawa, " performed...1733
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I as Hanjo in the play "Tsumagoi Sumidagawa, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the third month, 1733

The Actor Sanjo Kantaro II as Oshichi in the play "Nanakusa Fukki Soga, " performed at the... 1718
The Actor Sanjo Kantaro II as Oshichi in the play "Nanakusa Fukki Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1718, 1718

The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Kumenosuke in the play "Na no Hana Akebono Soga, "perfor... 1741
The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Kumenosuke in the play " Na no Hana Akebono Soga, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the second month, 1741, 1741

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo I as Ochiyo and Matsushima Kichisaburo as Ochiyo's spirit in th... 1744
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo I as Ochiyo and Matsushima Kichisaburo as Ochiyo's spirit in the play "Higashiyama Gojitsu Yaoya Hanbei

The Actors Yamashita Kinsaku I and Hayakawa Hatsuse as puppeteers in the play "Diary Kept... 1725
The Actors Yamashita Kinsaku I and Hayakawa Hatsuse as puppeteers in the play " Diary Kept on a Journey by Sea to Izu" (" Funadama Izu Nikki" )

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I as Katakai in the play "Mugen no Kane Omoi no Akatsuki, "perfo... 1746
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I as Katakai in the play " Mugen no Kane Omoi no Akatsuki, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the third month, 1746, 1746

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I as Mizue Gozen in the play "Suehiro Izu Nikki, "performed... c. 1745
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I as Mizue Gozen in the play " Suehiro Izu Nikki, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eleventh month, 1745 (?), c. 1745

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon VIII as Oguri Hangan in the play "Mangetsu Oguri Yakata, "perfo... 1747
The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon VIII as Oguri Hangan in the play " Mangetsu Oguri Yakata, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eighth month, 1747, 1747

The Actors Arashi Koroku I as Makomo no Mae and Ichikawa Uzaemon VIII as Taira no Koremoch... 1747
The Actors Arashi Koroku I as Makomo no Mae and Ichikawa Uzaemon VIII as Taira no Koremochi in the play " Shusse Momijigari, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1747

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as the pageboy Kichisaburo in the play "Nanakusa Wakayagi Soga, "... 1744
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as the pageboy Kichisaburo in the play " Nanakusa Wakayagi Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1744, 1744

The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Soga no Goro and Ikushima Daikichi II as Kewaizaka no S... 1748
The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Soga no Goro and Ikushima Daikichi II as Kewaizaka no Shosho in the play " Monzukushi Nagoya Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month

The Actors Tamazawa Saijiro I as Oiso no Tora and Ichimura Uzaemon VIII as Soga no Juro in... 1743
The Actors Tamazawa Saijiro I as Oiso no Tora and Ichimura Uzaemon VIII as Soga no Juro in the play " Haru wa Akebono Kuruwa Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month

The Actors Tamazawa Saijiro I as Ushiwakamaru, Segawa Kikunojo I as Oroku, and Otani Oniji... 1744
The Actors Tamazawa Saijiro I as Ushiwakamaru, Segawa Kikunojo I as Oroku, and Otani Oniji I as Matano Goro in the play " Sazareishi Suehiro Genji

The Actors Tamazawa Saijiro I as the pageboy Umezaburo and Segawa Kikunojo I as Oroku in t... 1744
The Actors Tamazawa Saijiro I as the pageboy Umezaburo and Segawa Kikunojo I as Oroku in the play " Sazareishi Suehiro Genji, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1744

The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon VIII as Onio Shinzaemon and Onoe Kikugoro I as the courtesan U... 1744
The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon VIII as Onio Shinzaemon and Onoe Kikugoro I as the courtesan Usugumo in the play " Nanakusa Wakayagi Soga

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Tokiwa in the play "Tonozukuri Genji Junidan, "performed... 1744
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro I as Tokiwa in the play " Tonozukuri Genji Junidan, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1744, 1744

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I as Utabikuni in the play "Fuji Miru Sato Sakae Soga"(?), perf... 1742
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I as Utabikuni in the play " Fuji Miru Sato Sakae Soga" (?), performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1742, 1742

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro I as Furukoori Shinzaemon disguised as Shimada Kanzaemon in the... 1737
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro I as Furukoori Shinzaemon disguised as Shimada Kanzaemon in the play " Ima wa Mukashi Omokage Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the fifth month, 1737

The Actor Ichimura Takenojo IV as Kanaya Kingoro in the play "Ima wa Mukashi Omokage Soga, ... 1737
The Actor Ichimura Takenojo IV as Kanaya Kingoro in the play " Ima wa Mukashi Omokage Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the fifth month, 1737, 1737

The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo II as Shinozuka Goro in the play "Funayosooi Mitsugi Taiheiki, " p... 1743
The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo II as Shinozuka Goro in the play "Funayosooi Mitsugi Taiheiki, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eleventh month, 1743, 1743

The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo II as Goto Saemon in the play "Tokaido Yukumi Guruma, " performed... 1736
The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo II as Goto Saemon in the play "Tokaido Yukumi Guruma, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eighth month, 1736, 1736

The Actor Ogino Isaburo I in two roles, Tora and Soga no Juro, in the play "Juhakko Imayo... 1734
The Actor Ogino Isaburo I in two roles, Tora and Soga no Juro, in the play " Juhakko Imayo Soga, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1734, 1734

The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Senjiro disguised as Kichisaburo and Nakamura Tomijuro... 1742
The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Senjiro disguised as Kichisaburo and Nakamura Tomijuro I as Oshichi in the joruri " Midaregami Yoru no Amigasa

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as Kenkaya Gorouemon and Segawa Kikunojo I as Osen in the pl... 1732
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as Kenkaya Gorouemon and Segawa Kikunojo I as Osen in the play "Hatsugoyomi Akinai Soga, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1732, 1732

The Actor Sanjo Kantaro II as a madwoman in the play "Kabuto Goban Tadanobu, " performed... c. 1728
The Actor Sanjo Kantaro II as a madwoman in the play "Kabuto Goban Tadanobu, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eleventh month, 1728 (?), c. 1728

The Actor Sanogawa Mangiku I as Sanada, the daughter of the spinner Itoya, in the play "Hi... 1718
The Actor Sanogawa Mangiku I as Sanada, the daughter of the spinner Itoya, in the play " Hiragana Yomeiri Izu Nikki, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eleventh month, 1718, 1718

The Actors Nakamura Takesaburo I as Kewaizaka no Shosho and Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no... 1715
The Actors Nakamura Takesaburo I I as Kewaizaka no Shosho and Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no Goro in the play "Bando Ichi Kotobuki Soga

The Actors Ichimura Tamagashiwa I as Iwaki Hime, Murayama Heiemon III as Katsuta Jiro, and... 1716
The Actors Ichimura Tamagashiwa I as Iwaki Hime, Murayama Heiemon III as Katsuta Jiro, and Katsuyama Matagoro as Minamoto no Yoshiie in the play " Yoroi Kurabe Oshu Kogane

The Actors Nakamura Kiyosaburo I as Okiku and Ichimura Kamezo I as Kosuke in the play "Hiy... 1751
The Actors Nakamura Kiyosaburo I as Okiku and Ichimura Kamezo I as Kosuke in the play " Hiyoku no Kagamon, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the seventh month, 1751, 1751

Beauties of the Three Capitals: Edo (right), Kyoto (center), and Osaka (left), c. 1729. Attibuted to Torii Kiyomasu II

A Hawk Capturing a Crane in Flight, c. 1715. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
A Hawk Capturing a Crane in Flight, c. 1715. Attributed to Torii Kiyomasu I

A Hawk on a Cliff near a Kiri Tree, c. 1716. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
A Hawk on a Cliff near a Kiri Tree, c. 1716. Attributed to Torii Kiyomasu I

Sparrowhawk and Macaw (Konori taka, inko), c. 1718. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
Sparrowhawk and Macaw (Konori taka, inko), c. 1718. Attributed to Torii Kiyomasu I

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro I as Usami no Saburo in the play "Yukun Yoroi Soga, "
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro I as Usami no Saburo in the play " Yukun Yoroi Soga, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1736, 1736. Attributed to Torii Kiyomasu II

A Modern Version of Urashima Taro, 1730s. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu
A Modern Version of Urashima Taro, 1730s. Attributed to Torii Kiyomasu II

Scene from the Drama "Lyric Dance of Shizuka Gozen (Taihei Shizuka Horaku no mai)
Scene from the Drama " Lyric Dance of Shizuka Gozen (Taihei Shizuka Horaku no mai)", c. 1711

The Actor Tsutsui Kichijuro, c. 1704. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
The Actor Tsutsui Kichijuro, c. 1704

A Playbill for the Ichimura Theater, 1715. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
A Playbill for the Ichimura Theater, 1715

The Actor Uemura Kaemon (?), c. 1706. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
The Actor Uemura Kaemon (?), c. 1706

The Actor Fujimura Handayu II as Oiso no Tora, c. 1715. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
The Actor Fujimura Handayu II as Oiso no Tora, c. 1715

The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke I and Tamazawa Rinya, c. 1715. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke I and Tamazawa Rinya, c. 1715

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Torii Kiyomasu, a renowned Japanese artist from the 18th century, captured the essence of various performances and characters in his stunning woodblock prints. In "Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu, " we witness the intense struggle between Sakata Kintoki and a mythical creature known as a Tengu. The dynamic composition and intricate details showcase Kiyomasu's mastery. In another print titled "The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Kumenosuke, " we are transported to the world of theater. Ichimatsu flawlessly embodies his character, bringing to life the play "Na no Hana Akebono Soga. " With elaborate costumes and expressive gestures, this print captures the essence of traditional Japanese theater. Kiyomasu continues to captivate us with his portrayal of actors in various roles. In "The Actors Segawa Kikunojo I as Ochiyo and Matsushima Kichisaburo as Ochiyo's spirit, " we witness their haunting performance in "Diary Kept. . " Their expressions convey deep emotions while showcasing their talent on stage. "The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I as Mizue Gozen" transports us to another theatrical masterpiece called "Suehiro Izu Nikki. " Through this print, we can appreciate both the artistry and the skillful acting by Segawa. One cannot overlook the incredible craftsmanship displayed in prints like "The Actors Yamashita Kinshaku I and Hayakawa Hatsuse. " These puppeteers bring life to characters from plays such as "Diary Kept. . " Their precise movements create an enchanting spectacle that mesmerizes audiences. Kiyomasu also immortalized iconic characters like Oguri Hangan in his print featuring actor Ichimura Uzaemon VIII. This depiction captures Oguri's strength and nobility during his performance in "Mangetsu Oguri Yakata.