Sawamura Collection

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III (Kinokuniya), ca. 1795. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III (Kinokuniya), ca. 1795

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III in the Role of Shimada Juzaburo, from the series " Image of Actors on Stage", ca. 1795

The Actors Sawamura Sojuro III holding Sword Aloft, and Arashi Shichigoro III as Fighting Heroes, ca. 1798

Kabuki Actor Sawamura Sojuro III, from the series Portraits of Kabuki Actors on Stage (Yakusha butai no sugata-e), ca. 1794

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III, 1794-95. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III, 1794-95

Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi, and Sawamura Sojuro, 1794. 1794
Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi, and Sawamura Sojuro, 1794

Sawamura Sojuro III as Nagoya Sanza, 1794-95. 1794-95. Creator
Sawamura Sojuro III as Nagoya Sanza, 1794-95

The Kabuki Actor Sawamura Sojuro III and Courtesans, ca. 1783-84. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
The Kabuki Actor Sawamura Sojuro III and Courtesans, ca. 1783-84

Sawamura sAcjA'rAc [to] segawa kikunojAc, The actors Sawamura SAcjA'rAc and Segawa KikunogAc. TAcshA'sai Sharaku, active 1794, artist, [1794, printed between 1918 and 1923]

Nidaime sawamura yodogorAc (no kawatsura hAcgen to) bandAc zenji (no oni sadobAc), Sawamura YodogorAc II in the role of Kawatsura HAcgen and BandAc Zenji in the role of Oni SadobAc

Sandaime sawamura sAcjA'rAc (no Acgishi kurando), The actor Sawamura SAcjA'rAc III in the role of AIgishi Kurando. TAcshA'sai Sharaku, active 1794, artist, [ca

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]

Kinokuniya, Kinokuniya Sawamura Sanj-ro III as Oboshi Yuranosuke. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, 1794. 1 print : woodcut, color; 38.1 x 25.4 cm

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

Sawamura SAcjA'rAc no IchihAcshi itomo Hitatinosuke Yamatogawa TomigorAc no Sukewaka Yonosuke
Sawamura SAcjA'rAc no IchihAcshi AItomo Hitatinosuke Yamatogawa TomigorAc no Sukewaka Yonosuke, Sawamura Sojuro as Ichihoshi Otomo Hitachinosuke and Yamatogawa Tomigoro as Tsukewaka Yonosuke

Sawamura Tanosuke no YA'suke nyAcbAc Osen, The actor Sawamura Tanosuke in the role of Yusukes wife Osen. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1810 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut

Sawamura Tanosuke no Oshichi, The actor Sawamura Tanosuke in the role of Oshichi. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1769-1825, artist, [between 1809 and 1813], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.4 x 24.7 cm

Ishikawa goemon ichidai banashi sawamura gennosuke ichikawa danjA'rAc, The first tale of Ishikawa Goemon. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [between 1825 and 1830]

Nakamura matsue no kyAcmachi no oman to sawamura tanosuke no tsunewakamaru, The actors Nakamura Matsue in the Role of KyAcmachi no Oman and Sawamura Tanosuke in the role of Tsune Wakamaru

Sawamura sAcjA'rAc no honda, Sawamura SAcjA'rAc in the role of Honda. Katuskawa, ShunkAc, 1743-1812, artist, [178-], 1 print : woodcut, color; 31.2 x 14.6 cm

Sawamura tosshAc no shirai gonpachi, Sawamura TosshAc as Shirai Gonpachi. Toyohara, Kunichika, 1835-1900, artist, [between 1865 and 1870], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.9 x 25.2 cm

The actors Nakamura Matsue in the Role of Kyomachi no Oman and Sawamura Tanosuke in the role of Tsune Wakamaru. Date between 1764 and 1772

The actors Sawamura Sojuro and Segawa Kikunogo. Print shows actors Sawamura Sojuro and Segawa Kikunogo, one in the role of a woman. Date 1794, printed between 1918 and 1923

The actor Sawamura Sojuro III. Print shows the actor Sawamura Sojuro III, full-length portrait, standing, facing right. Date between 1781 and 1789

Sawamura Yodogoro II in the role of Kawatsura Hogen and Bando Zenji in the role of Oni Sadobo. Date ca. 1795

The actor Sawamura Tanosuke in the role of Yusukes wife Ose

The actors Ichikawa Kuzo, Sawamura Tanosuke, and Nakamura Shikan. Print shows three actors, one in the role of a woman. Date 1861

Sawamura Sojuro in the role of Honda Sawamura S?j?r? in the

Sawamura Tossho as Shirai Gonpachi Sawamura Tossh? as Shirai
Sawamura Tossho as Shirai Gonpachi. Print shows actor Sawamura Tossho, half-length portrait, facing right, in the role of Shirai Gonpachi, a samurai turned outlaw, about to draw his sword

The actor Sawamura Sojuro III in the role of ogishi Kurando. Date ca. 1795

The actors Sawamura Sojuro in the role of Kudo Tsuketsune and Ichikawa danzo in the role of Soga no Goro. Date between 1768 and 1770

The actor Sawamura Tanosuke in the role of Oshichi. Print shows the actor Sawamura Tanosuke in the role of Yaoya Oshichi as she rings the bell at the top of the fire tower. Date between 1809 and 1813

Ichikawa Omezo and Sawamura Gennosuke crossing Azuma Bridge. Print shows the actors Ichikawa Omezo and Sawamura Gennosuke walking across the Azuma Bridge, with two porters nearby

The actors Sawamura Kodenji and ? in the role of Minamoto Yoshitsune. Print shows two actors, one holding a fan, the other, in the role of a woman, is holding a drum. Date between 1744 and 1751

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

Kinokuniya Sawamura Sanj-ro III as Oboshi Yuranosuke. A full-length portrait of the actor Sawamura Sanj-ro III, facing left, holding a fan, in the role of Oboshi Yuranosuke. Date 1794

Sawamura Sojuro as Ichihoshi Otomo Hitachinosuke and Yamatogawa Tomigoro as Tsukewaka Yonosuke. Sawamura Sojuro and Yamatogawa Tomigoro in the role of a samurai

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Sawamura Sojuro III, a renowned Kabuki actor during the late 18th century, captivated audiences with his exceptional performances. In one of his most iconic roles as Shimada Juzaburo, he brought intensity and charisma to the stage. With sword held high, Sawamura Sojuro III displayed his mastery of the art form alongside Arashi Shichigoro III in an exhilarating fight scene. His talent was immortalized in various portraits by esteemed artists such as Utagawa Toyokuni I and Toshusai Sharaku. These artworks showcased Sawamura Sojuro III's captivating presence and ability to embody different characters effortlessly. Collaborations with other actors were also notable aspects Sojuro III's career. His performance alongside Sagawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Katsuragi left a lasting impression on audiences. Additionally, he portrayed Nagoya Sanza with great skill and versatility. Torii Kiyonaga's depiction Sojuro III surrounded by courtesans highlighted not only his acting prowess but also his popularity among fans. Not limited to traditional roles, Sawamura Sojuro III ventured into contemporary plays as well. He shared the stage with Segawa KikunogAc in compelling performances that pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms. Another significant collaboration saw Ichikawa OmezAc joining forces with Sawamura Gennosuke at Azumabashi Bridge, creating a memorable theatrical experience for all who witnessed it. Sawamura YodogorAc (no Kawatsura HAcgen) played an essential role in supporting Nidaime Sawamura Yodogorac's success on stage while maintaining their unique artistic styles. Whether portraying historical figures or delving into modern narratives, Sawamura Sojuro III consistently mesmerized audiences through his extraordinary talent and dedication to Kabuki theater.