Who created "Actor in a scene from a drama"?

Actor in a scene from a drama was created by Utagawa Toyokuni I in Late 18th century and early 19th century.

When was "Actor in a scene from a drama" created?

This artwork was created Late 18th century and early 19th century.

What medium is "Actor in a scene from a drama"?

Actor in a scene from a drama is Color woodblock print.

Is "Actor in a scene from a drama" in the public domain?

Yes, Actor in a scene from a drama is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Actor in a scene from a drama

Utagawa Toyokuni I

Late 18th century and early 19th century

Medium

Color woodblock print

Dimensions

31.1 × 14.3 cm (12 1/4 × 5 5/8 in.)

Classification

Department

Arts of Asia

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

13388

Art Historical Context

This vibrant color woodblock print by Utagawa Toyok I, titled *Actor in a Scene from a Drama*, captures theatrical flair of late 18th- to early 19th-century Japan. Toyokuni, a leading figure in the ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world") tradition, specialized in yakusha-e—portraits kabuki actors in dramatic roles. Created during the Edo period, when kabuki theater was a cultural phenomenon, this narrow vertical format (oban size, 31.1 × 14.3 cm) evokes the intensity of stage performances, with the actor poised mid-gesture amid swirling robes and expressive makeup. Toyokuni's mastery shine...

About the Artist

Utagawa Toyokuni I · 1777–1835

Japanese, 1777–1835

Actor in a scene from a drama

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