Acteur als leeuwendanser

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, onder prent, gestempeld: Lugt 2760

Art Historical Context

**Acteur als leeuwend** (Actor as Lion Dancer) is a vibrant *nishiki-e* woodblock by Utagawa Kunisada I (1786–1864), one of the most masters of the ukiyo-e tradition. Created in 1860 during Japan's late Edo period, this vertical ōban-sized work (351 × 238 mm) exemplifies Kunisada's mastery ofusha-e, or actor portraits, which captured the dramatic flair of kabuki theater stars. *Nishiki-e*, meaning "brocade picture," refers to the luxurious multi-color printing technique using numerous woodblocks inked in precise hues, allowing for the rich textures and vivid details that made ukiyo-e so popula...