Ichikawa Omezô Collection

Three Komuso Monks: The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro V) as Kudo Suketsune (right)... c. 1792. Creator: Shunsho
Three Komuso Monks: The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro V) as Kudo Suketsune (right), Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Soga no Juro Sukenari (center), and Ichikawa Omezo I as Soga no Goro Tokimune (left)

The Actors Onoe Matsusuke I and Ichikawa Omezo I at a Teahouse, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
The Actors Onoe Matsusuke I and Ichikawa Omezo I at a Teahouse, c. 1780/1801

The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as the Boatman Takihei (?) in the Play Ofunamori Ebi no... c1792
The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as the Boatman Takihei (?) in the Play Ofunamori Ebi no Kaomise (?), Performed at the Kawarazaki Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1792 (?), c. 1792

The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I, c. 1790s. Creator: Katsukawa Shun'ei
The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I, c. 1790s

The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Kamei Rokuro Disguised as the Servant Dadahei in the... c. 1791
The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Kamei Rokuro Disguised as the Servant Dadahei in the Play Kimmenuki Genke no Kakutsuba, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1791, c. 1791

The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Tomita Hyotaro (Shodai Ichikawa Omezo no Tomita Hyotaro), 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Tomita Hyotaro (Shodai Ichikawa Omezo no Tomita Hyotaro), 1794 (Kansei 6)

The actors Ichikawa Omezo I (R) as Tomita Hyotaro and Otani Oniji III (L) as Kawashima... 1794
The actors Ichikawa Omezo I (R) as Tomita Hyotaro and Otani Oniji III (L) as Kawashima Jibugoro, 1794

Ichikawa Omezo, 1794. Creator: Utagawa Kunimasa
Ichikawa Omezo, 1794

The actors Arashi Sanpachi I and Ichikawa Omezo I, n. d. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
The actors Arashi Sanpachi I and Ichikawa Omezo I, n.d

The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Koyurugi Motomenosuke (?) in the Play Haru no Nishiki... c. 1790
The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I as Koyurugi Motomenosuke (?) in the Play Haru no Nishiki Date-zome Soga (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the First Month, 1790 (?), c. 1790

Ichikawa Bennosuke as a Man in Komuso Attire, ca. 1788. Creator: Shunsho
Ichikawa Bennosuke as a Man in Komuso Attire, ca. 1788

The actor Ichikawa Omezo as the manservant Ippei, 1794 (colour woodblock print; oban)
2969482 The actor Ichikawa Omezo as the manservant Ippei, 1794 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Sharaku, Toshusai (fl.1794-95); 37.7x24.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Ichikawa Omezo I in the Role of Yakko Ippei from the Play Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna, 1794. Private Collection

Ichikawa DanjnrAś VII Yoshimune no Munesada
Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Yoshimune no Munesada with fan and Ichikawa Omezo in the role of Sekibei with ax, The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII (1791-1859)

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Ichikawa Omezo I, a renowned actor of the late 18th century, captivated audiences with his versatile performances and striking stage presence. In various roles captured by artists such as Katsukawa Shuncho, Katsukawa Shun'ei, Toshusai Sharaku, Utagawa Kunimasa, and Utagawa Toyokuni I, Ichikawa Omezo I showcased his immense talent. In one depiction from c. 1780/1801 by Katsukawa Shuncho titled "The Actors Onoe Matsusuke I and Ichikawa Omezo I at a Teahouse, " we see the actors engaged in conversation amidst the lively atmosphere of a teahouse. Their animated expressions hint at the camaraderie shared between them offstage. Another portrayal by Katsukawa Shun'ei captures Ichikawa Omezo I as the boatman Takihei (?) in the play "Ofunamori Ebi no. . " circa 1792. The artist skillfully depicts him in action on a boat, showcasing his ability to embody different characters convincingly. In yet another print from around the 1790s also by Katsukawa Shun'ei titled "The Actor Ichikawa Omezo I, " we witness his captivating gaze and dignified posture that exude confidence and charisma, and is evident that he was highly regarded for his stage presence during this period. One particularly notable role played by Ichikawa Omezo I was that of Tomita Hyotaro (Shodai Ichikwa Omezô no Tomita Hyotarô) depicted in an artwork created by Toshusai Sharaku in 1794. This portrayal showcases not only his acting skills but also highlights the collaboration between actors as he shares the scene with Otani Oniji III as Kawashima.