Ichikawa Collection (#2)

Nidaime ichikawa monnosuke, Ichikawa Monnosuke II. Ippitsusai, BunchAc, 1725-1794, artist, [177-, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color

Azumabashi o wataru ichikawa omezAc to sawamura gennosuke, Ichikawa OmezAc and Sawamura Gennosuke crossing Azuma Bridge. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1804 and 1810]

Yodaime ichikawa danzAc, Ichikawa DanzAc I. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1776 and 1781], 1 print : woodcut, color; 30.1 x 14.5 cm

Sandaime ichikawa yaozAc no yoshidaya kizaemon, Ichikawa YaozAc III in the role of Yoshida-ya Kizaemon. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1804 and 1806], 1 print : woodcut

Ichikawa EbizAc, Ichikawa EbizAc. Torii, Kiyomasu, active 1720-early 1760s, artist, [between 1736 and 1741], 1 print : woodcut, color; 30.8 x 14.4 cm

Iwai kumesaburAc ichikawa danjA'rAc iwai shijyaku, The actors Iwai KumesaburAc, Ichikawa DanjA'rAc, and Iwai Shijaku

Ichikawa Dannosuke no Tsunajo, The actor Ichikawa Dannosuke in the role of Tsunajo. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1809 and 1813], 1 print : woodcut, color; 35.8 x 24.1 cm

Ishikawa goemon ichidai banashi sawamura gennosuke ichikawa danjA'rAc, The first tale of Ishikawa Goemon. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1825 and 1830]

Ichikawa monnosuke, The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke. Katsukawa, ShunkAc, 1743-1812, artist, [between 1772 and 1781], 1 print : woodcut, color; 30.1 x 13 cm

Ichikawa komazAc no sano no genzaemon segawa kikunojAc no keisei tamagiku, The actors Ichikawa KomazAc as Sanno no Genzaemon and Segawa KikunojAc as the keisei Tamagiku

Ogawa zengorAc, ichikawa danjA'rAc, yamashita kinsaku, The actors Ogawa ZengorAc, Ichikawa DanjA'rAc, Yamashita Kinsaku

Ichikawa yaozAc, The actor Ichikawa YaozAc [holding a koto]. Torii, Kiyotsune, artist, [between 1764 and 1772], 1 print : woodcut, color; 26.7 x 14.1 cm

Ichikawa Dannosuke, The actor Ichikawa Dannosuke. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1804 and 1810], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.8 x 25.9 cm

Shichidaime ichikawa danjA'rAc, Ichikawa DanjA'rAc VII. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1823 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21 x 18.6 cm

Shichidaime ichikawa danjA'rAc no shimizu no kanja yoshitaka, Ichikawa DanjA'rAc VII as Shimizu Yoshitaka. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [181-], 1 print : woodcut

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

Memorial print for the actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII(?) Memori
Memorial print for the actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII(?). Print shows actors kneeling on a stage before an audience and other figures on the stage that have horns. Date 1854

The actor Ichikawa Sansho The actor Ichikawa Sansh?
The actor Ichikawa Sansho. Print shows the actor Ichikawa Sansho, full-length portrait, standing, wearing geta, holding an umbrella during a snow storm. Date between 1825 and 1830

The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II holding a box lantern. Date between 1775 and 1781

Arashi Rikan as Mashiba Hisatsugu left; Nakamura Utaemon as Hakusho, Gosaku who is actually Ishikawa Goeimon center; Ichikawa Hakuen as Hayawaza Masazaemon right. Date between 1830 and 1844

The actors Ichikawa Raizo in the role of Umeomaru and Nakajima Mihoeimon in the role of Shihei. Date between 1761 and 1772

The actors Ichikawa Danjuro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Bando Mitsugoro. Print shows the actors Ichikawa Danjuro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Bando Mitsugoro as two warriors about to attack an unarmed person

The actors Ichikawa Danjuro and Sakata Hangoro. Date 1736, printed later

The actor Ichikawa Yaozo holding a koto. Date between 1764 and 1772

The actor Ichikawa Danjuro in the role of Kuro Suketsune. Print shows the actor Ichikawa Danjuros reflection in a mirror, in the role of Kuro Suketsune. Date between 1781 and 1789

The actors Kawarazaki Gonjuro and Ichikawa Kohanji. Print shows actors Kawarazaki Gonjuro and Ichikawa Kohanji portraying the roles of a man seated on a bench, possibly in a tearoom

The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII in the role of Yosaburo. Date 1853

The actor Ichikawa Dannosuke. Print shows the actor Ichikawa, Danzo, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly left, holding cloth or paper in right hand. Date between 1804 and 1810

The actors Iwai Kumesaburo, Ichikawa Danjuro, and Iwai Shijaku. Print shows actors in a fight scene. Date between 1818 and 1830

The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II. Print shows the actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, with painting of a deer in the background. Date 1770 or 1771

The actors Ichikawa Komazo as Sanno no Genzaemon and Segawa Kikunojo as the keisei Tamagiku. Print shows the actor Ichikawa Komazo as Sanno no Genzaemon holding an umbrella

The actors Ichikawa Danzo and Ichikawa Danzaburo. Print shows two actors, full-length portrait, one as a woman holding branches with blossoms. Date 1798 or 1799

The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in the role of Soga no Goro

The actors Nakamura Karoku and and Ichikawa Yaozo. Print shows two actors, Nakamura Karoku and Ichikawa Yaozo, one sitting on the back of a giant toad. Date between 1830 and 1834

Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Shimizu Yoshitaka Ichikawa Danj?r? V
Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Shimizu Yoshitaka. Print shows Ichikawa Danjuro VII, full-length portrait, facing slightly left, sitting on a sofa, in the role of a warrior

The actors Ichikawa danzo in the role of Shinozuka Goro and Sakata Hangoro in the role of omori Hikoshi. Print shows two actors struggling over an anchor. Date between 1760 and 1772

The actors Ogawa Zengoro, Ichikawa Danjuro, Yamashita Kinsaku. Date between 1723 and 1727, printed later

The actor Ichikawa Ebijuro in the role of Sangobei. Print shows actor Ichikawa Ebijuro, full-length, seated on floor with shamisen at his feet, holding a fan in right hand

The actor Ichikawa Danjuro V. Print shows the actor Ichikawa Danjuro V, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, with large hat and carrying a paper lantern. Date between 1777 and 1781

The actor Ichikawa Danzo

Ichikawa Danjuro VII Ichikawa Danj?r? VII
Ichikawa Danjuro VII. Print shows the actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII, full-length portrait, standing, facing right. Date between 1823 and 1830

The actors Ichikawa Kuzo, Sawamura Tanosuke, and Nakamura Shikan. Print shows three actors, one in the role of a woman. Date 1861

The actor Ichikawa Ebizo in the role of Kinzaemon Yorikata. Print shows the actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Kinzaemon Yorikata fighting a tiger. Date between 1744 and 1751

The actors otani Oniji III and Ichikawa Omezo I. Date ca. 1795

The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke in the role of Yao-ya Oshichi. Print shows actor Ichikawa Monnosuke, wearing distinctive star-burst kimono

Ichikawa Danzo I Ichikawa Danz? I
Ichikawa Danzo I. Print shows Ichikawa Danzo I, a kabuki actor, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly left, holding a sword over right shoulder

Ichikawa Monnosuke II. Print shows the actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II, full-length portrait, facing left, standing on snow-covered veranda. Date 177-, printed later

The actor Ichikawa Yaozo III. Print shows the actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, bust portrait, facing left. Date 1795

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Ichikawa, a name that resonates with the rich history and vibrant artistry of Japanese theater. From Toshusai Sharaku's iconic portrayal Danjuro VII as Konoshita Tokichi to Hokusai's mesmerizing depiction Ebizo (Danjuro V) disguised as Yamagatsu, these captivating images transport us to a world where actors bring characters to life. In one frame, we witness the elegance and grace Monnosuke II in a female role, delicately holding an incense burner. The colors of the woodblock print seem to dance around him, capturing his essence as he embodies this character. The legacy continues with Ichikawa Danjuro I immortalized by Hokusai himself. This late 18th-early 19th-century portrait exudes power and intensity, reminding us why this actor is hailed as one of the greats. From historical dramas to comedic performances, each actor leaves their mark on stage. Take for instance Ichikawa Ebizo IV as Takemura Sadanojo in "Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna, " his presence commanding attention and evoking emotions from the audience. Collaborations between actors also create magic on stage. In "Kameo, " we see Ichikawa Komazo II alongside Iwai Kumesaburo in roles that complement each other perfectly. Their chemistry brings depth and authenticity to their performance. Not limited to paintings alone, Torii Kiyonobu I captures an actor wearing a Danjuro mon (crest), showcasing not only their talent but also their status within the theatrical world, and is through such portraits that we glimpse into the lives behind these larger-than-life characters. Torii Kiyonaga transports us further into this world with his vivid scene from a drama set in 1788.