Toshusai Collection

Toshusai Sharaku image. He was a Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, known for his portraits of kabuki actors. Neither his true name nor the dates of his birth or death are known

Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as Sadatos Wife Iwate, 1794-95. 1794-95
Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as Sadatos Wife Iwate, 1794-95

Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi in the Play "Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794
Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi in the Play " Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794

Miyako Dennai III, the Stage Manager of the Metropolitan Theater (Miyako-za), 1794. 1794
Miyako Dennai III, the Stage Manager of the Metropolitan Theater (Miyako-za), 1794

Bando Hikosaburo III as Sagisaka Sanai in the Play "Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna"
Bando Hikosaburo III as Sagisaka Sanai in the Play " Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna", 1794

Kabuki Actor Otani Oniji III as Yakko Edobei in the Play The Colored Reins of a Loving Wife (Koi nyobo somewake tazuna), 6th month, 1794

Ichikawa Ebizo IV as Takemura Sadanojo in the Play Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna, 1794

Nakajima Wadaemon and Nakamura Konozo as Bodara no Chozaemon and Kanagawaya no Gon in the Play " Katakiuchi noriyaibanashi", 1794

Nakamura Nakazo II as Prince Koretaka Disguised in the Play Oshukubai Koi no Hatsune, 1794

Onoe Matsusuke I as Matsushita Mikinojo in the Play "Katakiuchi noriyaibanashi"
Onoe Matsusuke I as Matsushita Mikinojo in the Play " Katakiuchi noriyaibanashi", 1794

Kabuki Actor Morita Kan ya VIII as the Palanquin-Bearer in the Play A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi), 5th month, 1794

Ichikawa Omezo I in the Role of Yakko Ippei from the Play " Koinyobo somewake tazuna", 1794

Arashi Ryuzo I as Ishibe Kinkichi in the Play "Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794
Arashi Ryuzo I as Ishibe Kinkichi in the Play " Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794

Ichikawa Omezo as Tomita Hyotaro and Otani Oniji III as Ukiyo Tohei, 1794-95

Segawa Kikunojo III in an Unidentified Role, 1794-95. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
Segawa Kikunojo III in an Unidentified Role, 1794-95

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III, 1794-95. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III, 1794-95

Morita Kanya VIII as Kawachi Kanja, Disguised as Genkaibo, 1794-95. 1794-95
Morita Kanya VIII as Kawachi Kanja, Disguised as Genkaibo, 1794-95

Osagawa Tsuneyo II as the hairdresser O-Roku, 1794-95. 1794-95
Osagawa Tsuneyo II as the hairdresser O-Roku, 1794-95

Yamashina Shirojuro in the Role of Nagoya Sanzaemon, 1794-95. 1794-95
Yamashina Shirojuro in the Role of Nagoya Sanzaemon, 1794-95

Bando Mitsugoro II as the Farmer Asakusa no Jirosaku, 1794-95. 1794-95
Bando Mitsugoro II as the Farmer Asakusa no Jirosaku, 1794-95

Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Funa Bansaku, son of Fuwa Banzayemon, 1794-95. 1794-95
Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Funa Bansaku, son of Fuwa Banzayemon, 1794-95

The Actor Onoye Matsusuke as a Ronin. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Onoye Matsusuke as a Ronin

Actor Nakamura Kumetaro II as Minato, the Wife of Yura Hyogonosuke, 1794-95. 1794-95
Actor Nakamura Kumetaro II as Minato, the Wife of Yura Hyogonosuke, 1794-95

Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as the Courtesan Toyama and Actor Ichikawa Kurizo as Higashiyama Yoshiwakamaru, 1794-95

Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as the Geisha Asaka, 1794-95

Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95. 1794-95
Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95

Shinozuka Uraemon Reading the Prologue at the Miyako Theatre, 1794. Artist: Toshusai Sharaku
Shinozuka Uraemon Reading the Prologue at the Miyako Theatre, 1794. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIX. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebizo in the Play The Colored Reins of a Loving Wife, 1794. Artist: Toshusai Sharaku
Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebizo (Ichikawa Danjuro V) in the Play The Colored Reins of a Loving Wife (Koi nyobo somewake tazuna), 1794. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy

Ichikawa Komazo III as Kameya Chubei and Nakamura Tomisaburo as Umegawa, 1794. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi, and Sawamura Sojuro, 1794. 1794
Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi, and Sawamura Sojuro, 1794

Segawa Tomisaburo II and Nakamura Manyo as Yadorigi and Her Maid Wakakusa in the Play " Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794

Sakata Hangoro III as Fujikawa Mizuemon in the Play "Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga"
Sakata Hangoro III as Fujikawa Mizuemon in the Play " Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga", 1794

Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Fish Peddler Gorobei, Probably late 1880s or early 1890s

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, ca. 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, ca. 1794

Sawamura Sojuro III as Nagoya Sanza, 1794-95. 1794-95. Creator
Sawamura Sojuro III as Nagoya Sanza, 1794-95

Actor Sakakiyama Sangoro II as Michinagas Daughter Princess Otae, 1794-75

The Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as the Otomos Maid Wakakusa, Actually Prince Korehito, 1794-75

Sawamura sAcjA'rAc [to] segawa kikunojAc, The actors Sawamura SAcjA'rAc and Segawa KikunogAc. TAcshA'sai Sharaku, active 1794, artist, [1794, printed between 1918 and 1923]

Sandaime Actani oniji shodai ichikawa omezAc, The actors itani Oniji III and Ichikawa
Sandaime Actani oniji shodai ichikawa omezAc, The actors AItani Oniji III and Ichikawa OmezAc I. TAcshA'sai Sharaku, active 1794, artist, [ca. 1795], 1 print : woodcut, color

Nidaime sawamura yodogorAc (no kawatsura hAcgen to) bandAc zenji (no oni sadobAc), Sawamura YodogorAc II in the role of Kawatsura HAcgen and BandAc Zenji in the role of Oni SadobAc

Sandaime sawamura sAcjA'rAc (no Acgishi kurando), The actor Sawamura SAcjA'rAc III in the role of AIgishi Kurando. TAcshA'sai Sharaku, active 1794, artist, [ca

Sandaime ichikawa yaozAc (no fuwa banzaemon to) sandaime sakata hangorAc (no kosodate no kannonbAc), Ichikawa YaozAc III in the role of Fuwa no Banzaemon

Ichikawa ebizAc no takemura sadanoshin, Ichikawa EbizAc as Takemura Sadanoshin. TAcshA'sai Sharaku, active 1794, artist, 1794. 1 print : woodcut, color; 35.7 x 24.8 cm

JAPAN: KABUKI ACTORS, 1794. The actors Sawamura Sojuro and Segawa Kikunogo, one in the role of a woman, in costume for a kabuki play. Color woodcut by Toshusai Sharaku, 1794

JAPAN: ACTOR, c1794. Male actor impersonating a woman. Woodblock print, c1794, by Toshusai Sharaku

The actor Matsumoto Yonesaburo in a female role. Japanese woodblock print, c1794, by Toshusai Sharaku
JAPAN: ACTOR, c1794. The actor Matsumoto Yonesaburo in a female role. Japanese woodblock print, c1794, by Toshusai Sharaku

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Toshusai Sharaku, a mysterious and enigmatic artist of the late 18th century, left behind a legacy that continues to captivate art enthusiasts today. His unique style and ability to capture the essence of his subjects are evident in his various works. One such masterpiece is "Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as Sadatos Wife Iwate, " created in 1794-95. The portrait showcases Sharaku's talent for portraying emotions through facial expressions and body language. In another piece titled "Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi in the Play 'Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga', " we witness Sharaku's attention to detail and intricate costume designs. The vibrant colors and elaborate costumes transport us into the world of Kabuki theater. Sharaku also depicted real-life figures like Miyako Dennai III, the Stage Manager of the Metropolitan Theater (Miyako-za), in 1794. This painting not only captures Dennai's likeness but also gives us a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes workings of traditional Japanese theater. Another notable work is "Bando Hikosaburo III as Sagisaka Sanai in the Play 'Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna'. " Here, Sharaku portrays Hikosaburo with intensity and power, showcasing his ability to bring characters to life on canvas. The renowned kabuki actor Otani Oniji III was immortalized by Sharaku as Yakko Edobei in "The Colored Reins of a. " This painting perfectly captures Oniji's theatrical presence and charisma. Ichikawa Ebizo IV takes center stage as Takemura Sadanojo in "Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna" from 1794. With meticulous brushstrokes, Sharaku brings out Ebizo's strength and determination, making this artwork truly mesmerizing. Sharaku didn't limit himself to actors alone.