Ichimura Collection

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Ono Sadakuro in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura
2969457 The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Ono Sadakuro in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Sixth Month, 1783, c.1783 (colour woodblock print; hosoban) by Shunsho

Branch of white plum blossom on a rock with calligraphy and seal. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden

Branch of pink plum blossom on a rock with calligraphy and seal. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden

Branch of white plum blossom with calligraphy. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden, Second Collection

Branches of plum blossom with calligraphy and seal
Branches of white and pink plum blossom with calligraphy and seal. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed

Plum blossom branch with calligraphy and seal. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden, Second Collection

Branch of plum blossom covered with snow. With calligraphy and seal. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed

Branches of plum blossom. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden, Second Collection, Ichimura Bunko

Branches of white plum blossom against a full moon. With calligraphy and seal. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden

Branch of pink plum blossom over a river. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden, Second Collection

Branch of pink plum blossom with calligraphy and seal. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden

Branch of white plum blossom with calligraphy and seal. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden

Purple pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea. Sarracenia porporina. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Kabuki Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX, ca. 1759. ca. 1759. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
Kabuki Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX, ca. 1759

Kairaishi Actor Ichimura Takenojo VIII Role Puppeteer
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Sawamura sAcjA'rAc no soga no jA'rAc to ichimura takenojAc no soga no gorAc, Sawamura Sojuro as Soga Juro and Ichimura Takenojo as Soga Goro

Yondaime ichimura takenojAc no hanauri, Ichimura Takenojo IV as a flower vendor. Nishimura, Shigenobu, active 1730s-early 1740s, artist, [between 1726 and 1736], 1 print : woodcut

Ichimura uzaemon no kidAcmaru, The actor Ichimura Uzaemon as KidAcmaru. Kitao, Shigemasa, 1739-1820, artist, [between 1764 and 1772], 1 print : woodcut, color; 30.6 x 13.3 cm

The actor Ichimura Uzaemon in the role of Osugi. Print shows a young woman, Osugi, holding a tobacco pipe and tray of tobacco. Date between 1761 and 1763

The actors Ichimura Kamezo and Nakamura Kiyoza. Print shows the actors Ichimura Kamezo and Nakamura Kiyoza, one portraying a female role. Date between 1751 and 1760

The actor Osagawa Tsuneo in his Kyoto appearance and the actor Ichimura Kamezo in the role of Soga Juro. Print shows two actors

The actor Ichimura Kamezo in the role of Kyo no Jiro. Print shows the actor Ichimura Kamezo performing a fan dance. Date between 1760 and 1764

The actor Ichimura Uzaemon as Kidomaru. Print shows Ichimura Uzaemon as the bandit Kidomaru riding a hobby horse. Date between 1764 and 1772. The actor Ichimura Uzaemon as Kidoomaru

Sawamura Sojuro as Soga Juro and Ichimura Takenojo as Soga Goro. Two actors, Sawamura Sojuro I (1689-1756) in a kneeling position and Ichimura Takenojo (standing), dancing with a tsuzumi

Ichimura Takenojo IV as a flower vendor. Date between 1726 and 1736

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"Ichimura: A Timeless Celebration of Beauty and Art" Step into the world of Ichimura, where beauty and art intertwine to create captivating masterpieces. In this mesmerizing woodblock print titled "The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Ono Sadakuro in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura, " we are transported back to the sixth month of 1783, when the Ichimura Theater came alive with vibrant performances. Amidst a backdrop of delicate white plum blossoms on a rock, adorned with elegant calligraphy, we witness the transformation of Nakamura Nakazo I into his character Ono Sadakuro. The actor's expressive gaze and intricate costume transport us into the heart of this renowned play. As we delve deeper into Ichimura's enchanting realm, we encounter branches of pink plum blossom delicately placed on rocks alongside exquisite calligraphy and seals. Each stroke tells a story, capturing emotions that resonate through time. In contrast, a branch covered in snow reminds us of nature's ephemeral beauty. The fragility captured within these petals serves as a poignant reminder to cherish every moment life offers. Branches upon branches showcase plum blossoms in their full glory – an ode to resilience and renewal. Against a radiant full moon or hovering over serene rivers, they paint vivid pictures that stir our souls. Ichimura is not merely about theater; it is an embodiment of artistic expression at its finest. With each brushstroke carefully crafted by skilled hands, these prints capture moments frozen in time – whispers from centuries past that continue to captivate audiences today. Let Ichimura be your gateway to another era – immerse yourself in its timeless celebration of beauty and artistry.