Onnagata Collection (page 7)

The Actor Hayakawa Shinkatsu as Toyohime in the play "Goshozome Koyo Gunki, "performed... c. 1727
The Actor Hayakawa Shinkatsu as Toyohime in the play " Goshozome Koyo Gunki, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1727 (?), c. 1727

The Actors Sakakiyama Sangoro as the page boy Kichisaburo and Segawa Kikunojo II as Oshich... 1759
The Actors Sakakiyama Sangoro as the page boy Kichisaburo and Segawa Kikunojo II as Oshichi in the play " Hatsugai Wada no Sakamori, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month

The Actors Ichimura Kamezo I as Sengokuya Ihei and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as his wife Omatsu... 1755
The Actors Ichimura Kamezo I as Sengokuya Ihei and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as his wife Omatsu in the play " Kashiwa ga Toge Kichirei no Sumo

The Actor Tomizawa Montaro I as Miyako no Mae in the play "Izu Genji Horai Yakata, "perfor... 1736
The Actor Tomizawa Montaro I as Miyako no Mae in the play " Izu Genji Horai Yakata, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1736, 1736

The Actor Hanagawa Ichinojo as Akane Gozen in the play "Okunizome Shusse Butai, "... 1759
The Actor Hanagawa Ichinojo as Akane Gozen in the play " Okunizome Shusse Butai, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1759, 1759

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as Miwa and Ichimura Kamezo I as Hikoso in the play "Ume Mom... 1760
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as Miwa and Ichimura Kamezo I as Hikoso in the play " Ume Momiji Date no Okido, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1760, 1760

The Actors Segawa Kichiji II as Okichi, Bando Hikosaburo II as Shuntokumaru, and Onoe Kiku... 1754
The Actors Segawa Kichiji II as Okichi, Bando Hikosaburo II as Shuntokumaru, and Onoe Kikugoro I as Sagizaka Bannai in the play " Yura Sengen Tsuki no Minato

The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon VIII as Taira no Koremochi and Arashi Koroku I as Makomo no Ma... 1747
The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon VIII as Taira no Koremochi and Arashi Koroku I as Makomo no Mae in " Shusse Momijigari, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1747, 1747

The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Nagoya Sanzaburo and Ichimura Kamezo II in the play "Hig... 1766
The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Nagoya Sanzaburo and Ichimura Kamezo II in the play " Higashiyama-dono Kabuki no Tsuitachi, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month

The Actor Ichiyama Shichizo I as Terute Hime in the play "Shuen Soga Omugaeshi, "... 1768
The Actor Ichiyama Shichizo I as Terute Hime in the play " Shuen Soga Omugaeshi, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1768, 1768

The Actors Arashi Otohachi I as Fukakusa no Shosho, Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Ariwara no Yuki... 1762
The Actors Arashi Otohachi I as Fukakusa no Shosho, Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Ariwara no Yukihira, and Nakamura Matsue I as Murasame in the play "Kisoe Uta Sakae Komachi

The Actor Segawa Kikujiro I as Oshichi in the play "Shochikubai Kongen Soga, "performed... 1732
The Actor Segawa Kikujiro I as Oshichi in the play " Shochikubai Kongen Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the third month, 1732, 1732

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Spirit of Taira no Masakado Disguised as Otomo no... c. 1775
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Spirit of Taira no Masakado Disguised as Otomo no Kuronushi in the Play Shida Yuzuriha Horai Soga, Performed at the Morita Theater in the First Month, 1775, c

The Actors Segawa Kikujiro I as Oshichi and Sanjo Kantaro II as Kichisaburo in the play "S... 1732
The Actors Segawa Kikujiro I as Oshichi and Sanjo Kantaro II as Kichisaburo in the play "Shochikubai Kongen Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the third month, 1732, 1732

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as Ishi no Mae in the play "Hoshi Aikotoba Higashiyama no Sak... 1763
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as Ishi no Mae in the play " Hoshi Aikotoba Higashiyama no Sakae, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the ninth month, 1763, 1763

The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Ushiwakamaru in the play "Kiichi Hogen Shinanguruma, "pe... 1754
The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Ushiwakamaru in the play " Kiichi Hogen Shinanguruma, " performed at the Morita Theater in the eleventh month, 1754, 1754

The Actors Matsumoto Koshiro III as Oroku and Bando Hikosaburo II as Fujitaro in the play... 1767
The Actors Matsumoto Koshiro III as Oroku and Bando Hikosaburo II as Fujitaro in the play "Shomei Muken no Kane, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the ninth month, 1767, 1767

The Actors Otani Ryuzaemon II as Kajiwara Genta and Arashi Tominosuke I as Oiso no Tora in... 1747
The Actors Otani Ryuzaemon II as Kajiwara Genta and Arashi Tominosuke I as Oiso no Tora in the play " Tamagushi Yosooi Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1747

The Actors Bando Aizo as the courtesan Kewaizaka no Shosho and Ichikawa Raizo I as Soga no... 1766
The Actors Bando Aizo as the courtesan Kewaizaka no Shosho and Ichikawa Raizo I as Soga no Goro in the play " Satsuki Matsu Unohana Soga

The Actors Ichikawa Raizo I as a peddler of tea whisks and Nakamura Matsue I as Yuya Gozen... 1763
The Actors Ichikawa Raizo I as a peddler of tea whisks and Nakamura Matsue I as Yuya Gozen in the play "Daijobu Takadate Jikki, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eleventh month

The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Sakura Hime and Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Priest Seigen in th... 1773
The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Sakura Hime and Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Priest Seigen in the play " Wada Sakamori Eiga Kagami, " performed at the Namakumura Theater in the first month, 1773

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as Ohatsu and Ichikawa Yaozo II as her lover Tokubei in the... 1767
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as Ohatsu and Ichikawa Yaozo II as her lover Tokubei in the play "Yoni Osaka Nitsui no Meoto, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the second month, 1767

The Actor Segawa Senjo (Kikunojo III) as the wife of Amakawaya Gihei in the play "Kanadeho... 1776
The Actor Segawa Senjo (Kikunojo III) as the wife of Amakawaya Gihei in the play " Kanadehon Chushingura, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the fifth month, 1776, 1776

The Actor Arashi Sankatsu as Kanamuraya Osan in the play "Soga Hiiki Nihon Sakura, "... 1762
The Actor Arashi Sankatsu as Kanamuraya Osan in the play " Soga Hiiki Nihon Sakura, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the third month, 1762, 1762

The Actor Segawa Yujiro I as Oshichi in the play "Edo no Haru Meisho Soga, "performed... 1773
The Actor Segawa Yujiro I as Oshichi in the play " Edo no Haru Meisho Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the third month, 1773

The Actor Anegawa Daikichi as Ayame no Mae in the play "Miyo no Hana Yunzei Kagami, "perfo... 1760
The Actor Anegawa Daikichi as Ayame no Mae in the play " Miyo no Hana Yunzei Kagami, " performed at the Morita Theater in the eleventh month, 1760, 1760

The Actors Nakamura Kiyosaburo I as Okiku and Ichimura Kamezo I as Kosuke in the play "Hiy... 1751
The Actors Nakamura Kiyosaburo I as Okiku and Ichimura Kamezo I as Kosuke in the play " Hiyoku no Kagamon, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the seventh month, 1751, 1751

Male Actor Nakamura Matsue in the Role of Courtesan Keisei Miyako, 1818-30 (woodblock print)
3036394 Male Actor Nakamura Matsue in the Role of Courtesan Keisei Miyako, 1818-30 (woodblock print) by Kunihiro, Utagawa (fl.1816-41); (add.info)

On the Yoshida Highway, c. 1685. Creator: Sugimura Jihei
On the Yoshida Highway, c. 1685. An actor playing Miyako no O Kuni sits in an open second-floor room with an attendant. Ukiyo-no-suke, walking below, holds an umbrella over Kanto Koroku

Two Actors Catching Fireflies, c. 1765 / 70. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
Two Actors Catching Fireflies, c. 1765/70

Actors Representing the Feat of Asahina Breaking the Armour of Soga no Goro (Hirakawa-cho)
Actors Representing the Feat of Asahina Breaking the Armour of Soga no Goro (Hirakawa-cho Yamamoto-cho kusazuribiki odori yatai) from the series The Festival of the Sanno Shrine (Sanno go-sairei)

The Actors Tamazawa Rinya, Uemura Kohachi, and Ichikawa Monnosuke, c. 1715. Attributed to Torii Kiyonobu I

The Actors Matsumoto Hyozo as a woman holding an umbrella and Nakamura... c. 1700
The Actors Matsumoto Hyozo as a woman holding an umbrella and Nakamura Shichisaburo I as a young boy, c. 1700. Attributed to Torii Kiyonobu I

The Actor Hanaoka Miyako, c. 1700. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu I
The Actor Hanaoka Miyako, c. 1700. Attributed to Torii Kiyonobu I

The Actor Iwai Sagenta I, c. 1701. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu I
The Actor Iwai Sagenta I, c. 1701. Attributed to Torii Kiyonobu I

The Actors Matsumoto Hyozo as a courtesan and Nakagawa Hanzaburo as a young man, c. 1700. Attributed to Torii Kiyonobu I

The Actor Sawamura Kodenji I, c. 1700. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu I
The Actor Sawamura Kodenji I, c. 1700. Attributed to Torii Kiyonobu I

The Actors Fujita Hananojo and Ichikawa Danjuro II, c. 1714. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu I
The Actors Fujita Hananojo and Ichikawa Danjuro II, c. 1714. Attributed to Torii Kiyonobu I

The Actor Ichikawa Kodanji II, from "A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi)", Japan, 1770

Iwai Kumesaburo II as the Courtesan Takao in Banzei Okuni Kabuki, c. 1827

Shima Province: Arashi Rikan III as the Aunt of Fukuoka Mitsugi, 1852

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III, Possibly as Ono no Komachi, in the Final Part of Act Five of the Play Komachi-mura Shibai no Shogatsu (Komachi Village: New Year at the Theater)

Act Two: The Quarters of Momonoi Wakasanosuke from the play Chushingura (Treasury)
Act Two: The Quarters of Momonoi Wakasanosuke from the play Chushingura (Treasury of the Forty-seven Loyal Retainers), c. 1795

The Actor Anegawa Shinshiro II, from "A Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi)", Japan, 1770

Act Four: Enya Hangans Castle from the play Chushingura (Treasury of the Forty-seven)
Act Four: Enya Hangans Castle from the play Chushingura (Treasury of the Forty-seven Loyal Retainers), c. 1795

Nakayama Tomisaburo, c. 1800. Creator: Enkyo
Nakayama Tomisaburo, c. 1800. Kabuki actor playing a woman

The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Third Princess (Nyosan no Miya) in the Play Fuki... c
The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Third Princess (Nyosan no Miya) in the Play Fuki Kaete Tsuki mo Yoshiwara (Rethatched Roof: The Moon also Shines Over the Yoshiwara Pleasure District)

The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Chunagon Yukihira (right), and Iwai Hanshiro IV as c
The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Chunagon Yukihira (right), and Iwai Hanshiro IV as Murasame (left), in the Play Kuni no Hana Ono no Itsumoji, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month

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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.