{"product_id":"actor-in-a-red-hakama-katsukawa-shunko","title":"Actor in a Red Hakama - Katsukawa Shunkō","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic yakusha-e woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunkō, depicting a Kabuki actor in a red hakama with a lantern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunkō captures a moment from the Kabuki theatre, a genre known as yakusha-e. The artist, a member of the Katsukawa school, focused on the realistic depiction of actors, moving away from the stylised, generic faces common in earlier ukiyo-e prints. This work displays the characteristic 'Katsukawa style', which prioritises the individual features and expressions of the performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is depicted in a dynamic pose, wearing a striking red hakama. The bold colour choice draws the eye to the centre of the composition, while the actor holds a lantern, suggesting a scene set at night or within a dimly lit interior. The lines are precise and controlled, defining the folds of the fabric and the intense, focused expression on the actor's face. Two swords are visible at his waist, identifying the character as a samurai or a warrior figure, a common archetype in the Kabuki repertoire of the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsukawa Shunkō was a student of Katsukawa Shunshō and became known for his ability to convey the psychological intensity of a performance. The print uses a limited palette, relying on the contrast between the deep red of the garment and the neutral tones of the background and skin. This restraint allows the viewer to focus on the actor's posture and the dramatic tension of the scene. The composition is balanced, with the figure occupying the majority of the vertical frame, typical of the hosoban format used for actor prints during this era. This print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of eighteenth-century Japan, where the theatre and the print market were closely linked, providing fans with souvenirs of their favourite performers and plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/a-party-of-merrymakers-in-a-house-in-the-yoshiwara-on-a-moonlight-night-kitagawa-utamaro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-moon-viewing-promontory-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Moon-Viewing Promontory - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katsukawa Shunkō","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58418171838799,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58418171904335,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58418172002639,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58418172035407,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58418172100943,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Actor-in-a-Red-Hakama_Poster_CompositorV1_1786160550124.jpg?v=1786160939","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/actor-in-a-red-hakama-katsukawa-shunko","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}