Iwai Collection

Kabuki Actors: Bando Mitsugoro and Iwai Hanshiro, ca. 1800. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Kabuki Actors: Bando Mitsugoro and Iwai Hanshiro, ca. 1800

The Actor Iwai Kumesaburo as Oritsu

Water-Colour, 1926. Artist: Takahito Iwai
Water-colour, 1926. From The Studio Volume 91. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]

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

Iwai shijyaku no mukan no tayA atsumori, The actor Iwai Shijaku in the role of Mukan TayA Atsumori. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1830 and 1835], 1 print : woodcut

Arashi hinasuke no minamoto no raikAc to iwai kumesaburAc no yosoihime, Arashi Hinasuke in the role of Minamoto no RaikAc and Iwai KumesaburAc in the role of Yosoi Hime, Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825

Iwai kumesaburAc ichikawa danjA'rAc iwai shijyaku, The actors Iwai KumesaburAc, Ichikawa DanjA'rAc, and Iwai Shijaku

Iwai HanshirAc no Sagoemon musume Oyone, The actor Iwai HanshirAc in the role of Sagoemon s
Iwai HanshirAc no Sagoemon musume Oyone, The actor Iwai HanshirAc in the role of Sagoemons daughter Oyone. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1811 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut

Yodaime Iwai HanshirAc, The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV. [between 1801 and 1804], 1 print : woodcut, color; 12.9 x 24.7 cm. Print shows actor Iwai HanshirAc IV, three-quarter length portrait, reclining

Giga shinnen no iwai, Comic celebration of the New Year. [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 12.1 x 13.4 cm

Matsumoto kAcshirAc, segawa kikunojAc, iwai kumesaburAc, The actors Matsumoto KAcshirAc, Segawa KikunojAc, and Iwai KumesaburAc

Matsumoto kAcshirAc, iwaya hanshirAc, nakamura shikan, The actors Matsumoto KAcshirAc, Iwai HanshirAc, and Nakamura Shikan

Iwai shijyaku no kiku no mae, The actor Iwai Shijaku in the role of Kikunomae. Utagawa, Kuniyasu, 1794-1832, artist, [between 1810 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.4 x 25.1 cm

Iwai hanshirAc no shirabyAcshi, The actor Iwai HanshirAc in the role of ShirabyAcshi. Torii, Kiyotsune, artist, [between 1764 and 1775], 1 print : woodcut, color; 29.6 x 12.5 cm

Rokudaime iwai hanshirAc shichikaiki tsuizen (shigenoi ko wakare), Iwai HanshirAc VI in a memorial performance. Utagawa, Kuniyoshi, 1798-1861, artist, [between 1835 and 1840], 1 print : woodcut

San yakusha kaian-ji no momijigari, Three actors gathering maple leaves at Kaian Temple. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.7 x 25.2 cm

Iwai hanshirAc, The actor Iwai HanshirAc. Katsukawa, ShunshAc, 1726-1793, artist, [between 1777 and 1781], 1 print : woodcut, color; 31 x 14.4 cm

Godaime iwayahanshirAc no fujimusume to sandaime bandAcmitsugorAc no zatAc, Iwai HanshirAc V as Fuji Musume and BandAc MitsugorAc III as ZatAc. Yanagawa, Shigenobu, 1787-1832, artist, 1820

Iwai Shijaku no Miyahime, Iwai Shijaku as Miyahime. Utagawa, Toyokuni, approximately 1777-1835, artist, 1831 (Year of the Rabbit). 1 print : woodcut, color; 19.6 x 17.7 cm

1797-1858 1854. 24. 1 34. 6 Ando Hiroshige Iwai
Tajima, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, 1854. 1 print : woodcut, color ; 34.6 x 24.1 cm. Print shows the cave temple of Kannon, the merciful goddess or goddess of the cave, in the Iwai Valley

Japanese warrior, portrayed by actor Iwai Shijaku in an 1830s performance
TAIRA ATSUMORI (1169-1184). Japanese warrior, portrayed by actor Iwai Shijaku in an 1830s performance, riding on horseback through crashing waves to escape the Minamoto warriors

The actors Ichikawa Danjuro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Bando Mitsugoro. Print shows the actors Ichikawa Danjuro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Bando Mitsugoro as two warriors about to attack an unarmed person

The actors Matsumoto Koshiro, Iwai Hanshiro, and Nakamura Shikan. Print shows two actors on the shoulders of a giant and the third actor leaping onto the giant. Date between 1825 and 1830

Bando Hikosaburo III in the role of Obi-ya Choeimon and Iwai Hanshiro IV in the role of Shinano-ya Ohan. Date ca. 1795

The actors Iwai Kumesaburo, Ichikawa Danjuro, and Iwai Shijaku. Print shows actors in a fight scene. Date between 1818 and 1830

The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV. Print shows actor Iwai Hanshiro IV, three-quarter length portrait, reclining, facing left. Date between 1801 and 1804

Iwai Hanshiro VI in a memorial performance Iwai Hanshir? VI
Iwai Hanshiro VI in a memorial performance. Print shows the actor Iwai Hanshiro VI, full-length, standing, facing slightly left, holding dish of rice cakes as a memorial offering

The actor Iwai Hanshiro in the role of Toragaishi no Ofumi f

The actors Iwai Sagenta and Katsuyama Matagoro The actors Iw

Iwai Hanshiro V as Fuji Musume and Bando Mitsugoro III as Zato. Print shows the actor Iwai Hanshiro V in the role of a woman, Fuji Musume, speaking to a man, the actor Bando Mitsugoro III as Zato

The actor Iwai Hanshiro. Print shows the actor Iwai Hanshiro portraying a woman dressed as a wandering monk. Date between 1818 and 1825

The actor Iwai Shijaku in the role of Kikunomae. Print shows Iwai Shijaku, full-length portrait, standing, facing left. Date between 1810 and 1830

The actors Matsumoto Koshiro, Segawa Kikunojo, and Iwai Kumesaburo. Print shows three actors beneath a tree with blossoms. Date between 1818 and 1825

The actor Iwai Shijaku in the role of Mukan Tayuatsumori
The actor Iwai Shijaku in the role of Mukan TayUAtsumori. Print shows Iwai Shijaku, an actor, portraying the warrior Taira no Atsumori riding on horseback through crashing waves to escape

The actor Iwai Hanshiro in the role of Sagoemons daughter Oyone. Print shows the actor Iwai, Hanshiro in the role of Oyone, Sagoemons daughter, full-length, standing, facing left

The actor Iwai Hanshiro in the role of Shirabyoshi. Print shows Iwai Hanshiro, an actor, full-length portrait, standing, facing right

Arashi Hinasuke in the role of Minamoto no Raiko and Iwai Kumesaburo in the role of Yosoi Hime. Print shows two actors, one playing a man and the other playing a woman. Date between 1799 and 1801

Iwai Hanshiro coming down to osaka. Date between 1823 and 1825

Iwai Shijaku as Miyahime. Print shows onnagata actor Iwai Shijaku, full-length portrait, in the role of Miyahime, standing next to a stream in a hilly landscape with two rabbits in the background

The actors Seki Sanjuro, Ichikawa Danjuro, and Iwai Hanshiro. Date between 1818 and 1830

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"Iwai: A Journey Through Kabuki Actors and Artistic Expressions" Step into the world of kabuki theater as we explore the captivating performances and artistic expressions of Iwai, a renowned name in the realm of Japanese entertainment. From Bando Mitsugoro to Iwai Hanshiro, these kabuki actors have left an indelible mark on the stage. In one mesmerizing watercolor piece by Takahito Iwai, we witness the transformation of actor Iwai Kumesaburo into Oritsu, a character that comes alive with every brushstroke. The intensity in his eyes and the gracefulness in his movements captivate audiences. Seki Sanjaro and Ichikawa Danjaro join forces with Iwai Hanshiro to create a dynamic trio that brings stories to life through their exceptional talent. Their performances leave spectators spellbound, transporting them to another era filled with drama and emotion. Iwai Shijaku takes center stage as Mukan, embodying this enigmatic character with depth and precision. His portrayal leaves us pondering over life's mysteries long after the curtains fall. Arashi Hinasuke adds a touch of elegance alongside Minamoto no Raiko portrayed by Iwai Kumesaburo. Together they weave tales of bravery and love that resonate deep within our hearts. Ando Hiroshige immortalizes Iwai's legacy through his artistry, capturing moments frozen in time for generations to admire. These prints serve as windows into history, allowing us glimpses into both beauty and tradition. The role of Sagoemon is brought to life by none other than Iwai HanshirAc himself - a testament to his versatility as an actor. With each performance, he effortlessly embodies characters from all walks of life. Yodaime IwaI HanshirAc graces us with his presence through an exquisite print dating back centuries ago.