Kunichika Toyohara Kabuki Actor Woodblock Prints [26 Images]

About

Kunichika Toyohara (1835-1900) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist who specialized in the production of kabuki actor prints. He was active during the late Edo period and into the Meiji period, and his work is known for its vivid color, lively composition, and detailed depictions of actors and their costumes.

Kunichika was born in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and began his career as a student of the artist Utagawa Kunisada. He soon established his own unique style, which was characterized by bold, expressive lines, bright colors, and a dynamic sense of movement and action.

Kunichika's prints of kabuki actors were highly popular with audiences of the time, and he produced a large number of works featuring famous actors and scenes from popular plays. He was known for his skill in capturing the individuality and personality of each actor, as well as the intricate details of their costumes and makeup.

Kunichika's work had a significant influence on the development of ukiyo-e during the late Edo period and into the Meiji period. His vivid colors, dynamic compositions, and skillful depictions of actors helped to establish the genre of kabuki actor prints as one of the most popular and enduring forms of ukiyo-e.

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All images in this download are 4000px on the longest side @300ppi in .jpg

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