{"product_id":"ukiyoe-japanese-woodblock-prints-syaraku-28","title":"Nakayama Tomisaburō  as Miyagino","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eScholarly Notes on This Ukiyo-e Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eThis description is based on the original scholarly notes supervised by Yoshida Eiji, a leading authority on ukiyo e research and Sharaku studies, included with this print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eEach artwork is accompanied by a thin sheet of Japanese washi paper containing academic commentary in Japanese. For international collectors, we provide here a faithful English translation as part of the artwork’s documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eArtwork Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eThis work depicts Nakayama Tomisaburō in the role of Miyagino from \u003cem data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eKatakiuchi Noriai Banashi\u003c\/em\u003e, performed at the Kiriza Theater in May 1794. Miyagino, together with her sister Shinobu, seeks revenge against her brother’s enemy, forming the emotional core of the drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eTomisaburō was celebrated for a soft and pliant stage presence, qualities subtly rendered in this portrait. Sharaku captures the distinctive physiognomy of the actor through elongated facial proportions, gently raised brows, and restrained expression. The composed posture and delicately lifted hand convey controlled strength rather than overt theatrical exaggeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003eDespite the half length format, the portrait communicates not only character but performance style. The relaxed yet focused bearing evokes warmth and quiet resolve. Through measured detail in face, gesture, and stance, Sharaku transforms theatrical presence into enduring psychological portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e1968 woodblock reprint\u003cbr data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eHand printed using traditional techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003eThis is a mid 20th century reprint after Sharaku’s original 1794 design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eGood impression with vibrant colors.\u003cbr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eFaint soiling and a small thinned area consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eSignature: Tōshūsai Sharaku\u003cbr data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eDate: 1968\u003cbr data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eJapanese Woodblock Print\u003cbr data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003ePrint size: 31 x 21 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eBacking sheet: 41.5 x 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003eAll artworks are sold as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eAbout the Sharaku Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eTōshūsai Sharaku was active for only ten months between 1794 and 1795. During this brief period, he created actor portraits that broke dramatically from convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003eRather than idealizing his subjects, Sharaku revealed the psychological intensity of kabuki performance through bold composition and uncompromising vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003eThis series presents carefully selected mid 20th century woodblock reprints, printed by hand using traditional methods, offering a renewed encounter with Sharaku’s revolutionary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kumano.is","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46324052132140,"sku":"","price":24999.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6205\/5724\/files\/15-30_Kumano_project_2023042514313_1.jpg?v=1707499689","url":"https:\/\/kumano.is\/products\/ukiyoe-japanese-woodblock-prints-syaraku-28","provider":"Kumano.is","version":"1.0","type":"link"}