Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Iwai Hanshiro V in the Role of Shirai Gonpachi
by Utagawa Kuniyoshicirca 1853 Japan Museum Quality print
Ukiyo-e, Japanese wall Art PosterCouldn't load pickup availability
This striking portrait depicts Iwai Hanshiro V, a celebrated onnagata (female impersonator) of the Edo period, in the theatrical role of Shirai Gonpachi. Created around 1853, Kuniyoshi's composition captures the actor in elaborate costume and makeup, showcasing the vibrant pigments and dynamic line work characteristic of kabuki actor prints. The work celebrates both the performer's artistry and the cultural significance of kabuki theater in mid-nineteenth century Japan.
Utagawa Kuniyoshi was a master of the ukiyo-e tradition, renowned for his dynamic compositions, rich color palettes, and ability to convey personality and movement. His actor portraits remain among the finest examples of the genre, documenting the stars of kabuki while demonstrating the technical excellence of Japanese woodblock printing at its height.
Bring the most iconic masterpieces onto your walls
Art lets you express in your home who you are: your story, your sensibility and your personality in the most beautiful and subtle way, a silent statement of culture, taste and sophistication. Whether they bring inspiration, serenity, hope or courage, the right artwork transforms how a space feels.
Your Personal Museum:
Walk through a world-class museum every single day, in your home! No queues, no velvet ropes, just you and the art.
From Renaissance masterpieces to Impressionist classics and modern art, our goal is to make the world's most iconic paintings accessible to every art lover and collector.
Quality & Craftsmanship:
Our prints are produced on museum-grade archival paper and inks made to resist the harmful effects of time, light and humidity.
Every detail, colour, texture, and nuance of the original artwork is preserved without alteration. We apply no colour enhancement, no digital filters, no modification. What you see is exactly what the master painted, their authentic palette, original shadows, every brushstroke that gives the masterpiece its soul.
Careful Packaging & Fast Shipping:
Each item is carefully packed in sturdy tubes with protective materials to ensure it remains undamaged during transport.
We offer worldwide delivery and dispatch all orders within 24 hours.
Delivery times: Europe: 2 to 4 days. USA & International: 2 to 7 days.
Our posters are sold without frames.
About This Artwork
This striking portrait depicts Iwai Hanshiro V, a celebrated onnagata (female impersonator) of the Edo period, in the theatrical role of Shirai Gonpachi. Created around 1853, Kuniyoshi's composition captures the actor in elaborate costume and makeup, showcasing the vibrant pigments and dynamic line work characteristic of kabuki actor prints. The work celebrates both the performer's artistry and the cultural significance of kabuki theater in mid-nineteenth century Japan.
Utagawa Kuniyoshi was a master of the ukiyo-e tradition, renowned for his dynamic compositions, rich color palettes, and ability to convey personality and movement. His actor portraits remain among the finest examples of the genre, documenting the stars of kabuki while demonstrating the technical excellence of Japanese woodblock printing at its height.
Bring the most iconic masterpieces onto your walls
Art lets you express in your home who you are: your story, your sensibility and your personality in the most beautiful and subtle way, a silent statement of culture, taste and sophistication. Whether they bring inspiration, serenity, hope or courage, the right artwork transforms how a space feels.
Your Personal Museum:
Walk through a world-class museum every single day, in your home! No queues, no velvet ropes, just you and the art.
From Renaissance masterpieces to Impressionist classics and modern art, our goal is to make the world's most iconic paintings accessible to every art lover and collector.
Quality & Craftsmanship:
Our prints are produced on museum-grade archival paper and inks made to resist the harmful effects of time, light and humidity.
Every detail, colour, texture, and nuance of the original artwork is preserved without alteration. We apply no colour enhancement, no digital filters, no modification. What you see is exactly what the master painted, their authentic palette, original shadows, every brushstroke that gives the masterpiece its soul.
Careful Packaging & Fast Shipping:
Each item is carefully packed in sturdy tubes with protective materials to ensure it remains undamaged during transport.
We offer worldwide delivery and dispatch all orders within 24 hours.
Delivery times: Europe: 2 to 4 days. USA & International: 2 to 7 days.
Our posters are sold without frames.
Museum Pieces, at Home!
Symbol Art Gallery was created to enable everyone to own the most precious artistic masterpieces of humanity.
High-Quality Printing
Each poster is printed with museum-quality paper, capturing the finest details and vibrant colors in ultra HD quality. Every detail is preserved without alteration of the original artwork.
Delivery and Packaging
Each item is carefully packed in sturdy tubes with protective materials to ensure it remains undamaged during transport. We strive to ship all orders within 24 hours, often much faster. Deliveries to Europe and the rest of the world usually take between 2 and 5 days from the date of dispatch.
*Posters are sold unframed
