Japanese Woodblock Prints of Actors

A collection of historical Japanese woodblock prints featuring actors in traditional costume, dramatic poses, and theatrical settings, showcasing rich colors and intricate details.

Asahina Saburô, The actor Seki Sanjûrô II (1786-1839) in the role of Asahina Saburô in the play about the Soga brothers. Saburô was a vassal of Kudô Suketsune who ran over to the enemy, the Soga brothers. With two poems. The third print (mainly) from a five-part, actor (on the stage), Yashima Gakutei (mentioned on object), Japan, 1823, paper, colour woodcut, h 212 mm × w 189 mm
Asahina Saburô, The actor Seki Sanjûrô II (1786-1839) in the role of Asahina Saburô in the play about the Soga brothers. Saburô was a vassal of Kudô Suketsune who ran over to the enemy, the Soga brothers. With two poems. The third print (mainly) from a five-part, actor (on the stage), Yashima Gakutei (mentioned on object), Japan, 1823, paper, colour woodcut, h 212 mm × w 189 mm