Ichikawa Shocho II as Oman
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
$1,000–$8,000. Theatrical portraits are highly collectible. Good landscapes: $2,500–$5,000. Key value factors: As a pioneer of sosaku-hanga and influential art critic, Hakutei's prints carry historical significance. Early self-carved prints are most valued.
"Ichikawa Shocho II as Oman" is a [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) / nihonga portrait by Ishii Hakutei that captures the transformative art of theatrical performance. Created during the Meiji to Showa periods, this print preserves a specific performance moment with the psychological depth that distinguishes the finest actor portraits.
Ishii Hakutei excelled at rendering the duality of the performer — the artist beneath the role — through compositions that reveal both theatrical grandeur and human vulnerability. The attention to makeup, expression, and costume pattern demonstrates the artist's intimate knowledge of the stage.
This print represents Ishii Hakutei's contribution to the sosaku-hanga / nihonga tradition during the Meiji to Showa periods. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
歌舞伎
Woodblock print
1955
Woodblock print
1928
Color lithograph
1930
Color lithograph
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Ichikawa Shocho II as Oman was created by Ishii Hakutei (石井柏亭).
Ichikawa Shocho II as Oman depicts kabuki.
