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Sharaku

Who Was Sharaku? The Mysterious Master of Kabuki Portraits

October 4, 2025September 23, 2025 by contact@floatingworldart.com
Monnosuke Ichikawa, Actor Portrait by Sharaku (二代目市川門之助の伊達与作), Kabuki actor woodblock print, Edo period, 1794

Who was Sharaku? An artist who appeared suddenly, created over 150 kabuki actor portraits, and disappeared within a year. His mystery endures — and today, his vision is reimagined for modern audiences.

Categories Featured, Sharaku Tags Edo period, Kabuki, Sharaku, Ukiyo-e
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