Ichikawa Collection

The Courtesan Ichikawa of the Matsubaya in Edo-machi Itchome, with her Child Attendants... c. 1803
The Courtesan Ichikawa of the Matsubaya in Edo-machi Itchome, with her Child Attendants Tamamo and Mitsumo, Japan, c. 1803

The Courtesan Ichikawa of the Matsubaya in Edo-machi Itchome, with her Child Attendants... c. 1803
The Courtesan Ichikawa of the Matsubaya in Edo-machi Itchome, with her Child Attendants Tamamo and Mitsumo, Japan, c. 1803

A Young Man Dressed as an Actor of the Ichikawa Family (by Shunsho), a Maid and a... late 1780s. Creator: Shunsho
A Young Man Dressed as an Actor of the Ichikawa Family (by Shunsho), a Maid and a Geisha (by Shuncho), Japan, late 1780s

Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Konoshita Tokichi, Nakamura Daikichi as His Wife, and Iwai Hanshiro V as Masago in the Play Yakko Yakko Edo no Hanayari, ca. 1819

Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro V) in the Role of Mongaku Shonin Disguised as Yamagatsu from... 1781-1801. Creator: Hokusai
Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro V) in the Role of Mongaku Shonin Disguised as Yamagatsu from the Play Kin no Menuki Minamotoya Kakutsuba, 1781-1801

A full-length portrait of the actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a female role holding an incense burner
1766510 A full-length portrait of the actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in a female role holding an incense burner (colour woodblock print) by Shunsho

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro I (1660-1704), late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro I (1660-1704), late 18th-early 19th century

Ichikawa Ebizo IV as Takemura Sadanojo in the Play Koinyobo Somewake Tazuna, 1794

Ichikawa Komazo II in the Role of Kameo with Iwai Kumesaburo in the Role of Kameos Wife, Oyasu, from the Play Shunkan futatsu omokage, 1798-99

An Actor Portrait (Wears a Danjuro Mon). Creator: Torii Kiyonobu I
An Actor Portrait (Wears a Danjuro Mon). [Ichikawa Danjuro II in the Role of Soga Goro from the Play " Yanone".]

Scene from a Drama, ca. 1788. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Scene from a Drama, ca. 1788

Ichikawa Yaozo III with a Lady, ca. 1785. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Ichikawa Yaozo III with a Lady, ca. 1785

Crabs Near the Waters Edge, ca. 1830. Creator: Gakutei
Crabs Near the Waters Edge, ca. 1830

Ichikawa Danjuro II in the Role of Soga Goro from the Play "Yanone", ca. 1820
Ichikawa Danjuro II in the Role of Soga Goro from the Play " Yanone", ca. 1820

Ichikawa Danjuro II as Kanto Koroku and Yamamura Ichitaro as Oichi, ca. 1721

Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Sukeroku from the Play "Yukari no Edo-sakura"
Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Sukeroku from the Play " Yukari no Edo-sakura", also known as " Sukeroku", 1784

Ichikawa Danjuro V and His Family, 1782. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Ichikawa Danjuro V and His Family, 1782

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II, 1688-1758, ca. 1804. Creator: Torii Kiyomine
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II, 1688-1758, ca. 1804

Scene from the Play "Keisei Kaneni Sakura", 1756. Creator: Torii Kiyohiro
Scene from the Play " Keisei Kaneni Sakura", 1756

Ichikawa Danjuro II in the Scene "Wait a Moment"(Shibaraku), ca. 1715
Ichikawa Danjuro II in the Scene " Wait a Moment" (Shibaraku), ca. 1715

Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95. 1794-95
Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95

Ichikawa Danjuro VII Admiring Ichikawa Danjuro I in a Portrait, ca. 1820. ca. 1820
Ichikawa Danjuro VII Admiring Ichikawa Danjuro I in a Portrait, ca. 1820

Ichikawa Danjuro VII (1791-1859) in the Role of Konoshita Tokichi from the Scene " Mountain Gate" in the Play Yakko Yakko Edo Hanayari, 1819

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II, 1688-1758. Creator: Nishimura Shigenobu
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II, 1688-1758

Second Ichikawa Danjuro after 1735, 5th month, 1736. 5th month, 1736
Second Ichikawa Danjuro after 1735, 5th month, 1736

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as a Samurai. ca. 1735. ca. 1735
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as a Samurai. ca. 1735

Ichikawa Danjuro I as Soga Goro, ca. 1710. ca. 1710. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
Ichikawa Danjuro I as Soga Goro, ca. 1710

Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebizo in the Play The Colored Reins of a Loving Wife, 1794. Artist: Toshusai Sharaku
Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Ebizo (Ichikawa Danjuro V) in the Play The Colored Reins of a Loving Wife (Koi nyobo somewake tazuna), 1794. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy

Ichikawa Komazo III as Kameya Chubei and Nakamura Tomisaburo as Umegawa, 1794. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Fish Peddler Gorobei, Probably late 1880s or early 1890s

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, ca. 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, ca. 1794

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Fuwa Banzaemon from the Play " Ukiyozuka hiyoku no inazuma", 1774

Ichikawa Komazo II (1764-1838) in the Role of Akaneya Hanshichi from the Play Hadesugata On a Maiginu, ca. 1798

The Actor, Ichikawa Danjuro I, 1660-1704 as a Woman in Unidentified Role

Ichikawa Danjuro Fifth as Kyo no Jiro in Disguise as Dekuroku byoe the Stree Puppet-sh... ca. 1788
Ichikawa Danjuro Fifth as Kyo no Jiro in Disguise as Dekuroku byoe the Stree Puppet-showman, ca. 1788

The Kabuki Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV, ca. 1783. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
The Kabuki Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV, ca. 1783

Shitaku and Sansho VII in Soga Kyodai (a Kabuki Play of the Soga Brothers)

Ichikawa Yonezo as the Ghost of Oiwa, 1865. Creator: Enjaku
Ichikawa Yonezo as the Ghost of Oiwa, 1865

JAPAN: KABUKI ACTOR, c1778. Japanese kabuki actor Ichikawa Danzo, in the role of a samurai or as Shoki the demon killer. Woodblock print by Shunsho Katsukawa, c1778

Seki sanjA'rAc ichikawa danjA'rAc iwai hanshirAc, The actors Seki SanjA'rAc, Ichikawa DanjA'rAc, and Iwai HanshirAc

Sandaime Actani oniji shodai ichikawa omezAc, The actors itani Oniji III and Ichikawa
Sandaime Actani oniji shodai ichikawa omezAc, The actors AItani Oniji III and Ichikawa OmezAc I. TAcshA'sai Sharaku, active 1794, artist, [ca. 1795], 1 print : woodcut, color

Sandaime ichikawa yaozAc (no fuwa banzaemon to) sandaime sakata hangorAc (no kosodate no kannonbAc), Ichikawa YaozAc III in the role of Fuwa no Banzaemon

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

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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.