Yaozo Iii Ichikawa Collection

Scene froma Kabuki play, Mid-late 1780s. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Scene froma Kabuki play, Mid-late 1780s. Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Nuregami Chogoro, Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Hanaregoma Chokichi, Segawa Kikunojo III as Azuma

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Oboshi Yuranosuke in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura... c. 1786. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Oboshi Yuranosuke in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Fifth Month, 1786, Japan, c. 1786

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Oboshi Yuranosuke in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura... c. 1786. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Oboshi Yuranosuke in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Fifth Month, 1786, Japan, c. 1786

Tachibanaya: Ichikawa Yaozo III as Shimobe Hatsuhei, from the series "Portraits of Actors... 1794
Tachibanaya: Ichikawa Yaozo III as Shimobe Hatsuhei, from the series "Portraits of Actors on Stage (Yakusha butai no sugata-e)", 1794

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo lll as Soga no Juro Sukenari (Sandai-me Ichikawa Yaozo no...1795. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku)
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo lll as Soga no Juro Sukenari (Sandai-me Ichikawa Yaozo no Soga no Juro Sukenari), 1795 (Kansei 7)

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Kusunoki Uraminosuke Disguised as a Male Fox from Tsuka... c. 1786. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Kusunoki Uraminosuke Disguised as a Male Fox from Tsukamoto (?), in the Play Kumoi no Hana Yoshino no Wakamusha (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater ()

The Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Kusunoki Tatewaki Masatsura (right), Onoe Matsusuke I... c. 1786. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Kusunoki Tatewaki Masatsura (right), Onoe Matsusuke I as the Monk Sahei Bozu (center) and Ichikawa Yaozo III as the Prince's Servant Kusunoki Uraminosuke (left)

Tachibanaya: Ichikawa Yaozo III as Fuwa Banzaemon, from the series "Portraits of Actors... 1794
Tachibanaya: Ichikawa Yaozo III as Fuwa Banzaemon, from the series "Portraits of Actors on Stage (Yakusha butai no sugata-e)", 1794

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Saeki Kurando Tsunenori (Sandai-me Ichikawa... 1794 (Kansei 6)
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Saeki Kurando Tsunenori (Sandai-me Ichikawa Yaozo no Saeki Kurando Tsunenori), 1794 (Kansei 6)

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as the Sparrow Seller Bunji Yasukata (Sandai-me... 1794 (Kansei 6)
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as the Sparrow Seller Bunji Yasukata (Sandai-me Ichikawa Yaozo no suzume uri Bunji Yasukata), 1794 (Kansei 6)

The Actors Ichikawa Yaozo III as Shiragiku, Ichikawa Danjuro V as the puppeteer Dekurokube... 1785
The Actors Ichikawa Yaozo III as Shiragiku, Ichikawa Danjuro V as the puppeteer Dekurokubei, and Sawamura Sojuro III as Soga no Juro, in the joruri "Shinobukoi Yanagi no Katsura Otoko

The Actors Nakayama Kojuro VI (Nakamura Nakazo I) as Chidori, Sawamura Sojuro III as Shige... 1785
The Actors Nakayama Kojuro VI (Nakamura Nakazo I) as Chidori, Sawamura Sojuro III as Shigemori, and Ichikawa Yaozo III as Yoshibei, in the shosa " Fukyoku Edo Geisha

The Actors Nakamura Riko I as Tanbaya Otsuma and Ichikawa Yaozo III as Furuteya Hachirobei... 1785
The Actors Nakamura Riko I as Tanbaya Otsuma and Ichikawa Yaozo III as Furuteya Hachirobei, in the joruri " Sakamachi Yoi no Yotsutsuji

The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Kuzunoha, Ichikawa Yaozo III as Yakanpei, and Ichikawa Ebiz... 1784
The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Kuzunoha, Ichikawa Yaozo III as Yakanpei, and Ichikawa Ebizo IV as Abe no Doji, in the play " Ashiya Doman Ouchi Kagami

Bust Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Tanabe Bunzo in the play Hana-ayame Bunroku Soga (Blooming Iris: Soga Vendetta of the Bunroku Era)

The actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Tanabe Bunzo, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Tanabe Bunzo, 1794

The actors Ichikawa Yaozo III (R) as Fuwa Banzaemon and Sakata Hangoro III (L) as Kosodate... 1794
The actors Ichikawa Yaozo III (R) as Fuwa Banzaemon and Sakata Hangoro III (L) as Kosodate Kannonbo, 1794

Tachibanaya Chusha (The actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Hachiman Taro Minamoto no Yoshiie), 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
Tachibanaya Chusha (The actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Hachiman Taro Minamoto no Yoshiie), 1794

Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Takebe Genzo and Iwai Kiyotaro in the Role of Tonami, 1796

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Shiragiku in the Dance Sequence "Shinobu Uri"
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Shiragiku in the Dance Sequence " Shinobu Uri" in the Play Hatsuhana Mimasu Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1785, c. 1785

The Third Ichikawa Yaozo and Mimasu Tokujiro, probably 1785. Creator: Shunsho
The Third Ichikawa Yaozo and Mimasu Tokujiro, probably 1785

The Third Ichikawa Yaozo as a Daimyo Standing Under a Maple Tree, ca. 1783. Creator: Shunsho
The Third Ichikawa Yaozo as a Daimyo Standing Under a Maple Tree, ca. 1783

Kabuki Actors Ichikawa Yaozo III, Onoe Matsusuke I, and Sawamura Sojuro III, 11th month, 1786. Creator: Shunsho
Kabuki Actors Ichikawa Yaozo III, Onoe Matsusuke I, and Sawamura Sojuro III, 11th month, 1786

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II in the Role of Soga no Goro, ca. 1772

The Third Ichikawa Yaozo in the Role of the Otokodate Sukeroku, 1784

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Fuwa Banzaemon in a Thunder Robe, Playing with a Fan, 1794

Ichikawa Yaozo III with a Lady, ca. 1785. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Ichikawa Yaozo III with a Lady, ca. 1785

Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Sukeroku from the Play "Yukari no Edo-sakura"
Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Sukeroku from the Play " Yukari no Edo-sakura", also known as " Sukeroku", 1784

Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95. 1794-95
Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as a Courtesans Attendant, 1794-95

The Actors Ichikawa Yaozo III and Nakamura Sukegoro II, ca. 1791. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Yaozo III and Nakamura Sukegoro II, ca. 1791

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III Holding a Red Fan, 1794. Creator: Katsukawa Shun ei
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III Holding a Red Fan, 1794

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, ca. 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III, ca. 1794

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III in the Role of Fuwa Banzaemon from the Play " Ukiyozuka hiyoku no inazuma", 1774

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Yaozo III Ichikawa: A Master of Theatrical Artistry Step into the mesmerizing world of Japanese theater with Yaozo III Ichikawa, a legendary actor who captivated audiences with his extraordinary performances. Known for his versatility and impeccable skill, Yaozo III brought to life a multitude of characters, each one leaving an indelible mark on the stage. In Toshusai Sharaku's masterpiece "The Sparrow Seller Bunji Yasukata, " we witness Yaozo III's transformation into this enigmatic character. With every gesture and expression, he flawlessly embodies the essence of Bunji Yasukata, captivating spectators with his nuanced portrayal. Another iconic role was Shiragiku in Torii Kiyonaga's "Shiragiku and Dekurokube. " Alongside Ichikawa Danjuro V as Dekurokube the puppeteer, their chemistry electrified the stage. Their performance transported audiences to another realm where reality blended seamlessly with art. Torii Kiyonaga also immortalized Yaozo III in "Chidori" alongside Nakayama Kojuro VI as Chidori and Sawamura Sojuro III as Shige. This dynamic trio created a harmonious symphony of emotions that resonated deeply within viewers' hearts. In yet another collaboration between Torii Kiyonaga and Yaozo III, we see him paired with Nakamura Riko I in "Tanbaya Otsuma" and "Furuteya Hachirobei. " Together they painted vivid pictures through their exquisite movements and heartfelt performances. One cannot forget the breathtaking ensemble cast featuring Iwai Hanshiro IV as Kuzunoha, Yaozo III as Yakanpei, and Ebiz. . 1784 by Torii Kiyonaga. These three luminaries illuminated the stage like celestial beings, leaving spectators spellbound by their sheer brilliance.