{"product_id":"the-fourth-matsumoto-koshiro-as-a-man-dressed-in-a-short-kimono-katsukawa-shunjo","title":"The Fourth Matsumoto Koshiro as a Man Dressed in a Short Kimono - Katsukawa Shunjō","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic yakusha-e woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunjō, capturing the kabuki actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV in a traditional theatrical role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunjō depicts the kabuki actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV in a theatrical role. The work belongs to the yakusha-e genre, which focuses on the portrayal of actors from the Edo period stage. Shunjō, a student of the influential Katsukawa Shunshō, adopted the school's focus on realistic facial features, moving away from the more stylised, generic faces found in earlier ukiyo-e prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is split into two distinct panels, presenting the actor in a specific costume. The figure on the left wears a patterned kimono with a geometric design, while the figure on the right is dressed in a lighter, patterned garment. Both figures are positioned against a simplified background of horizontal lines representing the sea and sky, a common convention in prints of this era to suggest a coastal setting without overwhelming the primary subject. The use of colour is restrained, relying on a palette of soft ochre, muted reds, and charcoal tones to define the forms and textures of the clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatsukawa Shunjō was active during the late 18th century and contributed to the development of the actor print. His work captures the specific mannerisms and expressions of the performers, providing a record of the kabuki theatre culture that dominated the urban centres of Japan at the time. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium, with clean lines and a balanced arrangement of figures. This piece offers a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the Edo period, where the theatre and its stars were central to popular culture. The print is a fine example of the Katsukawa school's approach to portraiture, prioritising the individual identity of the actor over idealised beauty.\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=\"\/products\/actor-ichikawa-danjuro-5th-as-moriya-no-daijin-disguised-as-rokujurokubu-katsukawa-shunsho\" 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;\"\u003eActor Ichikawa Danjūrō 5th as Moriya no Daijin disguised as Rokujūrokubu by Katsukawa Shunshō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/actor-ichikawa-danjuro-as-tenjiku-tokubee-ippitsusai-buncho\" 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;\"\u003eActor Ichikawa Danjūrō as Tenjiku Tokubee by Ippitsusai Bunchō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/katsukawa-shunjo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKatsukawa Shunjō prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Katsukawa Shunjō","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115629707599,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115633017167,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59115633049935,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115633082703,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115633115471,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115633148239,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115633181007,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115633213775,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115633246543,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59115633279311,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59115633312079,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59115633344847,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Fourth-Matsumoto-Koshiro-as-a-Man-Dressed-in-a-Short-Kimono_Poster_CompositorV1_1791938312053.jpg?v=1791947377","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-fourth-matsumoto-koshiro-as-a-man-dressed-in-a-short-kimono-katsukawa-shunjo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}