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Onnagata Collection

"Unveiling the Artistry of Onnagata: A Glimpse into the World of Kabuki Theatre" Step back in time to witness the mesmerizing performances of onnagata

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Onnagata Collection: Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Konoshita Tokichi, Nakamura Daikichi as His Wife, and Iwai Han
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Onnagata Collection: Actors performing stage dance of the four Onnagatas, c. 1800-05 (colour woodcut)
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Onnagata Collection: The actors Onoe Matsusuke I as the ghost of the wet-nurse Iohata and Matsumoto Kojiro... c. 1804
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Onnagata Collection: Yamatoya Iwai Hanshiro IV as Kikusui in the play 'Matsuwa Misao Onna Kusunoki, 'from the s... 1794
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Onnagata Collection: Six actors dreaming of their roles, from the series 'Spring Plays of 1804: The Pillow of... 1804
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Onnagata Collection: Hamamuraya: Segawa Kikunojo III as Shirabyoshi Hisakata, from the series 'Portraits of... 1794
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Onnagata Collection: The actors Ichikawa Komazo III as Akuhachiro Tokikage and Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Yushide... 1798
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Onnagata Collection: The actors Segawa Kikunojo III as the courtesan Kojoro of the Mikuniya and Arashi Sanpachi... 1798
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Onnagata Collection: Bando Mitsugoro III as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Segawa Kikunojo V as Ayame no... c. 1822
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Onnagata Collection: The actor Iwai Kumesaburo II as the courtesan Katsuragi in the play 'Oichiza Soga no Shima... 1827
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Onnagata Collection: The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Watanabe no Tsuna and Segawa Kikunojo V as the female... 1833
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Onnagata Collection: The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Kan Shojo (Sugawara Michizane) and Segawa Kikunojo V as... 1832
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Onnagata Collection: Memorial Portrait of the Actor Onoe Kikugoro IV, from the diptych 'Visions of Mementos in... 1860
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Onnagata Collection: Begonias of Mount Ashigara (Ashigarayama no shukaido): Bando Hikosaburo V as... 1862
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Onnagata Collection: The actors Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Sukeroku (R) and Onoe Kikugoro III as the white sake... c. 1823
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Onnagata Collection: The actors Onoe Kikugoro III (R) as Nagoya Sanza and Iwai Kumesaburo II (L) as the courtes... 1827
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Onnagata Collection: The actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Usui Arataro Sadamitsu in the Shibaraku scene of the play 'Sei... 1796
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Onnagata Collection: Omiya Kinsha (The actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Ohide, wife of Sazanami Tatsugoro... 1794)
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Iwai Hanshiro lV as Otoma, Daughter of Ohina from Inamuragasaki in Ka... 1794 (Kansei 6)
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II, Ichikawa Komazo II, and Arashi Otohachi I in the play 'Fude... 1768
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Yamamura Ichitaro as Oichi in the play 'Totsusaka-no-jo Tsuru no Sugomori, 'perf... 1721
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon VIII, Ichimura Kamezo I as Wankyu, and Nakamura Kiyosaburo I a... 1750
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga no Juro in the play 'Hanabusa Bunshin Soga, ' per... c. 1733
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Kumenosuke and Takinaka Hidematsu I as Oume... c. 1745
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke I as Minamoto no Yoshiie and Sodesaki Iseno I as Onoe no... c. 1726
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Matsumoto Koshiro II as Kumasaka Chohan, Ichimura Kamezo I as Ise no Saburo, an... 1749
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Yoshizawa Ayame II as Hotoke Gozen in the play 'Onna Monji Heike Monogatari, 'pe... 1748
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Ike no Shoji and Segawa Kikujiro I as Hitachi Kohagi in... 1747
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo II as Mushanosuke, Segawa Kikunojo I as Ochiyo, and Matsushima K... 1744
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Minamoto no Yorimasa and Segawa Kikujiro I as Nobutsura... 1747
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Ichimura Kamezo I as Urashima Taro and Takinaka Hidematsu I as Kanemoto Gozen i... 1746
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Otani Oniji I as Soga no Goro and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as the sister of Yoshina... 1746
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Ichimura Kamezo I as Kanto Koroku and Arashi Tominosuke I as Hayasaki in the pl... 1748
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku holding a puppet of the Empress in the play 'Diary Kept on a J... 1725
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Kameya Jujiro I as Soga no Juro and Segawa Kikunojo I as Oiso no Tora in the pl... 1737
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke I as Oiso no Tora in the play 'Nigiwai Suehiro Soga, 'perf... c. 1721
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Sawamura Kodenji I as Tsuyu no Mae in the play 'Kanto Koroku, 'perfor... printed c. 1915
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Yamashita Mangiku, Iwai Hanshiro IV, and Iwai Kumesaburo from a pentaptych of e... 1788
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as Owata in the play 'Taiheiki Shizunome Furisode, 'performed... 1767
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Bando Matakuro IV as Chubei, Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Umegawa, and Nakamura Katsug... 1783
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Onnagata Collection: The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as Itsuki and Bando Hikosaburo II as Oyamada Taro in the pla... 1767
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as shirabyoshi dancer Makomo no Mae in the joruri 'Iru ni Ma... 1767
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Onnagata Collection: The actors Bando Shuka I as a Tea Picker (Chatsumi), Ichimura Uzaemon XII as a Monkey... c. 1847
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Onnagata Collection: The actors Arashi Kichisaburo III as Aboshi Samojiro, Onoe Kikugoro II as Hamaji, Nakam... c. 1852
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Onnagata Collection: The actors Nakamura Tomijuro II as the wet nurse Shigenoi and Ichimura Uzaemon XIII as Jin... 1854
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Sawamura Tossho II as Karukaya Doshin, No. 5 from the series 'Flowers of Tokyo:, 1872
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Onnagata Collection: Nakamura Nakazo II as Prince Koretaka disguised as the farmer Tsuchizo in the play 'Interc... 1794
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Onnagata Collection: The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Shirabyoshi Hisakata of Miyako Kujo (Sandai-me... 1794 (Kansei 6)


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"Unveiling the Artistry of Onnagata: A Glimpse into the World of Kabuki Theatre" Step back in time to witness the mesmerizing performances of onnagata, male actors who specialized in portraying female roles in traditional Japanese kabuki theatre. This captivating art form comes alive through vibrant woodcut prints from the early 19th century. In one print, we see a group of talented actors gracefully dancing on stage, embodying the essence of four distinct onnagatas. Their elegant movements and exquisite costumes transport us to a world where gender boundaries blur and storytelling takes center stage. Ichikawa Danjuro VII captivates as Konoshita Tokichi, while Nakamura Daikichi embodies his wife with remarkable poise. Iwai Han enchants audiences with her portrayal, leaving them spellbound by her grace and beauty. Another print introduces us to Onoe Matsusuke I as the ghostly wet-nurse Iohata and Matsumoto Kojiro as they bring haunting emotions to life. Utagawa Toyokuni I's masterful artwork captures their ethereal presence, evoking both fear and fascination. Yamatoya Iwai Hanshiro IV shines brightly as Kikusui in "Matsuwa Misao Onna Kusunoki, " showcasing not only his acting prowess but also his ability to captivate hearts with every movement. The play unfolds before our eyes through Utagawa Toyokuni I's intricate details that breathe life into this historical moment. A whimsical scene reveals six actors dreaming about their upcoming roles for spring plays in 1804. Utagawa Toyokuni I's vivid imagination transports us into their mindscape filled with anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead. Hamamuraya presents Segawa Kikunojo III as Shirabyoshi Hisakata—a courtesan whose allure is captured effortlessly by the artist's brushstrokes.