Acteur Ichikawa Danjûrô VII tijdens Nieuwjaar
Medium
nishikie, with metallic pigments and blindprinting
Dimensions
182; 194
About this artwork
Legaat van J.A. Bierens de Haan, Amsterdam
Art Historical Context
**Actor Ichikawa Danjûô VII during New Year by Utagawa Hiroige I (1797–1858) is a delightful early example of ukiyo-e, the "pictures of the floating world" that celebrated Japan's vibrant urban life during the Edo period. Created in 1820, this nishikie woodblock captures the renowned kabuki actor Ichikawajûrô VII in a festive New Year pose, evoking the joy of shōgatsu celebrations. At just 194 × 182 mm, its intimate scale invites close viewing, highlighting Hiroshige's emerging talent before he revolutionized landscape prints with series like *The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō*. The med...