Sekino's portrait of kabuki legend Nakamura Kichiemon captures the gravitas of one of Japan's greatest stage actors. The theatrical subject aligns with Sekino's broader interest in performance arts. Valued at $400-$1,200, this print appeals to collectors of both modern hanga and kabuki memorabilia.
A 1947 woodblock portrait of Nakamura Kichiemon I, one of the most celebrated kabuki actors of the early twentieth century, rendered in the bold graphic style Sekino was developing in the immediate postwar years. Kichiemon's face — famous for its combination of masculine authority and emotional depth — is here captured in a frontal, direct composition that prioritizes character over theatrical costume or pose.
歌舞伎
Woodblock print
1955
Woodblock print
1928
Color lithograph
1930
Color lithograph
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Portrait of Actor Nakamura Kichiemon was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎) in 1947.
Portrait of Actor Nakamura Kichiemon uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Portrait of Actor Nakamura Kichiemon depicts kabuki and portraits.
