{"product_id":"ichikawa-danjuro-ii-in-the-role-of-soga-goro-from-the-play-yanone-torii-kiyomine","title":"Ichikawa Danjuro II in the Role of Soga Goro from the Play Yanone - Torii Kiyomine","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese woodblock print by Torii Kiyomine, depicting the kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as Soga Goro sharpening an arrowhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Torii Kiyomine depicts the kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro II in the role of Soga Goro, a character from the play Yanone (The Arrowhead). The image captures the actor in a moment of intense preparation, sharpening a giant arrowhead on a whetstone. This specific scene is a classic trope within the kabuki repertoire, representing the character's resolve to avenge his father's death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiyomine, a member of the Torii school, follows the tradition of focusing on the exaggerated features and dramatic poses characteristic of yakusha-e, or actor prints. The composition is dominated by the figure of Goro, whose posture is compressed to fit the vertical format of the print. His costume is decorated with butterfly motifs, a detail that contrasts with the aggressive expression on his face. The bold lines and flat application of colour are typical of the period, prioritising graphic clarity over realistic depth. The inclusion of calligraphic text in the upper portion of the print provides context for the scene, a common feature in ukiyo-e works that integrated literature with visual art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torii school held a long-standing association with the kabuki theatre, often serving as the official artists for the playhouses. This print reflects that professional connection, as it functions as both a portrait of a famous performer and a promotional piece for the production. The use of a limited palette, featuring muted tones of blue, orange, and black, allows the viewer to focus on the actor's physical exertion and the symbolic weight of the weapon he prepares. The print remains a clear example of the stylistic conventions employed by the Torii artists to convey the energy of the stage through the medium of paper.\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\/the-actor-ichikawa-danjuro-ii-torii-kiyomine\" 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 Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II - Torii Kiyomine by Torii Kiyomine II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/nakamura-utaemon-iv-as-a-warrior-standing-in-the-snow-shunbaisai-hokuei\" 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;\"\u003eNakamura Utaemon IV as a Warrior Standing in the Snow by Shunbaisai Hokuei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Torii Kiyomine","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461810454863,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461822382415,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461822415183,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461822447951,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461822480719,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461822513487,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461822546255,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461822579023,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461822611791,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461822644559,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461822677327,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ichikawa-Danjuro-II-in-the-Role-of-Soga-Goro-from-the-Play-Yanone_Poster_CompositorV1_1794631539051.jpg?v=1794631612","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/ichikawa-danjuro-ii-in-the-role-of-soga-goro-from-the-play-yanone-torii-kiyomine","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}