{"product_id":"antique-ukiyo-e-triptych-by-toyohara-kunichika-ichikawa-danjuro-ix-as-watonai-in-kokusenya-gassen","title":"Antique Ukiyo-e Triptych by Toyohara Kunichika: Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Watonai in Kokusen'ya Gassen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique ukiyo-e woodblock print is a classic Kabuki theater triptych created by the celebrated Meiji-era artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835–1900).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as the \"Last Master of Ukiyo-e,\" Kunichika was famous for his dramatic actor portraits and bold, vibrant use of color. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Toyohara Kunichika (signed).\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Oban Triptych (three individual woodblock sheets intended to be viewed together).\u003cbr\u003eEra: Meiji Period (late 19th century).\u003cbr\u003eSubject: A high-drama scene from a Kabuki play, likely Kokusen'ya Gassen (The Battles of Coxinga).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center sheet features the legendary actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX in the role of the hero Watonai. He is depicted in a powerful aragoto (rough style) pose, characterized by bold red face paint (kumadori) and his signature exotic red-dotted costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print utilizes the rich, saturated reds and deep purples typical of the Meiji period, often achieved through then-modern aniline dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotice the fine woodblock carving in the patterns of the robes and the expressive, stylized facial features of the actors, which are hallmarks of Kunichika’s mature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 72cm x 36cm. 3 single sheets - 36cm x 24cm each.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"le chateau shop @ chateau trebesice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56340355285318,"sku":null,"price":9000.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/5980\/1414\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-03-03at13.39.47.jpg?v=1775726947","url":"https:\/\/lechateaushop.eu\/products\/antique-ukiyo-e-triptych-by-toyohara-kunichika-ichikawa-danjuro-ix-as-watonai-in-kokusenya-gassen","provider":"le chateau shop   @ chateau trebesice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}