Acting Collection (page 20)

The Actor Otani Hiroji III in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Otani Hiroji III in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1770

The Actor Nakamura Noshio I in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Noshio I in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1772

The Actor Azuma Tozo III in an Unidentified Role, Japan, early 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Azuma Tozo III in an Unidentified Role, Japan, early 1780s

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1772

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I in an Unidentified Role, Japan, early 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I in an Unidentified Role, Japan, early 1780s

The Actor Nakamura Sukegoro II in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1779. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Sukegoro II in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1779

The Actor Arashi Hinaji in an Unidentified Female Role, Japan, c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Arashi Hinaji in an Unidentified Female Role, Japan, c. 1772

The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II in an Unidentified role, Japan, c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II in an Unidentified role, Japan, c. 1776

The Actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1788. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1788

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III in an Unidentified Role, Japan, early 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III in an Unidentified Role, Japan, early 1780s

The Actor Yamashita Mangiku I in an Unidentified Role, Japan, early 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Yamashita Mangiku I in an Unidentified Role, Japan, early 1780s

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in an Unidentified Role, Japan, early 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in an Unidentified Role, Japan, early 1780s

The Actor Segawa Tomisaburo I as the Heron Maiden (Sagi Musume), Japan, c. 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Segawa Tomisaburo I as the Heron Maiden (Sagi Musume), Japan, c. 1774

The Actor Segawa Yujiro (or Segawa Kikunojo III) in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Segawa Yujiro (or Segawa Kikunojo III) in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1774

The Actor Otani Hiroji III in a Stage Pose (Mie) before a Shrine Gateway, Japan, c. 1769/1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Otani Hiroji III in a Stage Pose (Mie) before a Shrine Gateway, Japan, c. 1769/1770

Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Itsukushima Tennyo in the Kabuki Play "Tokimekuya o-Edo no... Japan, c. 1780
Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Itsukushima Tennyo in the Kabuki Play "Tokimekuya o-Edo no hatsuyuki", Japan, c. 1780

The Actor Nakamura Sukegoro II in the role of a chivalrous commoner (otokodate), Japan, c. 1768/70. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Sukegoro II in the role of a chivalrous commoner (otokodate), Japan, c. 1768/70

The Actors Matsumoto Koshiro II as Yoemon and Yoshizawa Sakinosuke III as Kasane... Japan, c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Matsumoto Koshiro II as Yoemon and Yoshizawa Sakinosuke III as Kasane, His Wife, Japan, c. 1771

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Chichibu no Shigetada, Japan, c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Chichibu no Shigetada, Japan, c. 1773

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1777

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1775

The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu II in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1773/74. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu II in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1773/74

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Iba no Juzo (?), Japan, c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Iba no Juzo (?), Japan, c. 1772

The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Juzo II in an Unidentified Role, Japan, c. 1774

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III in Private Life, Standing in a Snow-Covered Garden, Japan, c. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III in Private Life, Standing in a Snow-Covered Garden, Japan, c. 1775

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V in His Dressing Room, Japan, c. 1783. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V in His Dressing Room, Japan, c. 1783

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I in the Wardrobe Room of a Theater, Japan, c. 1780/83. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I in the Wardrobe Room of a Theater, Japan, c. 1780/83

An Actor as Sanbaso, from "A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi)", Japan, 1770. Creator: Shunsho
An Actor as Sanbaso, from "A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi)", Japan, 1770

The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II (1689-1758), Japan, 1788 (inscription 1829). Creator: Shunsho
The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II (1689-1758), Japan, 1788 (inscription 1829)

Nakamura Utaemon I as Karashi Baba and Yoshizawa Sakinosuke III as Shirotae, Japan, About 1769. Creator: Shunsho
Nakamura Utaemon I as Karashi Baba and Yoshizawa Sakinosuke III as Shirotae, Japan, About 1769

The Actor Arashi Hinaji I Dancing "Musume Dojo-ji" (The Maiden at Dojo Temple), Japan, c. 1772

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as a peddler of toys, Japan, c. 1782 / 90
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as a peddler of toys, Japan, c. 1782/90

The Actor Yamashita Kosasaburo, Japan, c. 1720. Creator: Katsukawa Terushige
The Actor Yamashita Kosasaburo, Japan, c. 1720

Ichikawa Danjuro VI, Japan, c. 1792 / 93. Creator: Hokusai
Ichikawa Danjuro VI, Japan, c. 1792/93

Memorial portrait of the actor Onoe Kikunosuke II, 1897. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
Memorial portrait of the actor Onoe Kikunosuke II, 1897

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Kawarazaki Kunitaro I, 1867. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
Memorial Portrait of the Actor Kawarazaki Kunitaro I, 1867

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro as the Ghost of Koyo Hoshi, 19th century

Kabuki Stars Before a Gracious Waterfall (Arigataki megumi no hanagata), 1883

The actors Nakamura Fukusuke IV as Neiojo and Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Hachiro Tametomo, 1897

Actors Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Nasu no Yoichi Munetaka and Nakamura Fukusuke IV as Tamamushi Gozen, 1885

The Actor Nakamura Shikan IV as Jinriki Tamigoro, 1867. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
The Actor Nakamura Shikan IV as Jinriki Tamigoro, 1867

Settai, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Settai, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Chisho, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Chisho, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Oeyama, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Oeyama, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Sansho, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Sansho, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Mitanwa, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Mitanwa, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Shunkan, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Shunkan, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

Hoka-zo, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898. Creator: Kogyo Tsukioka
Hoka-zo, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", 1898

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"Unveiling the Art of Acting: From Geishas to Hollywood Stars" Step into a world where the art transcends time and borders. In Japan, geishas captivate with their graceful movements, embodying the essence of storytelling through dance. Like a delicate flower blooming on stage, they transport us to another realm. In 1887, Ernest Barraud immortalized "Alice and the Dormouse, " capturing a moment frozen in time. The painting reminds us that acting is not limited to words but also encompasses expressions and gestures that speak volumes. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers waltz their way into our hearts, showcasing unparalleled chemistry on screen. Their seamless partnership epitomizes how two individuals can create magic together through their craft. Elizabeth Taylor's allure shines brightly as she graces the silver screen in the 1950s. With her captivating performances, this English-American actress proves that talent knows no boundaries. The Peninsular War comes alive as riflemen from the 95th Regiment take center stage. Through their disciplined portrayal of soldiers' struggles, we witness how they are shed light on historical events and honor those who fought bravely. "The Mikado" at Savoy Theatre transports us to an enchanting world filled with music and laughter. This Gilbert & Sullivan masterpiece showcases how theater brings communities together while entertaining audiences for generations. Herbert Marshall's charismatic presence captures hearts both on film and onstage during the 1930s-1940s era. His versatility as a British actor demonstrates that true talent can seamlessly transition between mediums. Fred Astaire continues his reign alongside Adele Astaire in "Stop Flirting. " Their dynamic performances remind us that acting is not just about individual brilliance but also about collaborating harmoniously with fellow artists. Vivien Leigh enchants audiences worldwide with her mesmerizing portrayals such as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind. " Her ability to embody complex characters showcases the transformative power of acting.