Publisher - Adachi from a rare series of Edo masterwork designs. Adachi publisher seal in margin or on reverse.

Adachi was one of the most respected publishers of the 20th century. Their woodblocks were printed to the highest standards with excellent color and fine detail. Founded in 1925, Adachi also chose interesting and varied subjects for their prints and was the only publisher of many famous old ukiyo-e images.

Ichikawa Danjuro V in His Dressing Room - Terrific design of the actor Ichikawa Danjuro V relaxing in his dressing room smoking a pipe. He wears striking red stage makeup and a flared wig. A man kneels before him holding a book, and a small brazier rests on the floor between the two men. A large makeup mirror and a wig on a stand fill the background along with a huge trunk. A great look at an intimate moment backstage. A great subject for a kabuki collector, rarely seen in reprint. A partial purple seal on the reverse indicates that this print was published by Tokyo National Museum during the mid-twentieth century.

Artist - Shunsho (1726 - 1792)

Image Size - 14 7/8" x 9 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Toning and spotting, slight creasing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.