Sharaku "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei" アウトドアチェア Hiroshige’s striking design later inspired

Hiroshige’s striking design later inspired Western artists

The knob on the lid is crafted in the shape of a pinecone

An attempt to breathe new life into fading Japanese traditions

Though a work of art in itself

Kanzaburo Saruwaka

Sharaku "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei" アウトドアチェア Hiroshige’s striking design later inspiredSharaku Tshsai, The Actor tani Oniji III as Edobei This striking woodblock print by Sharaku Tshsai depicts the kabuki actor tani Oniji III in the role of Edobei, a villainous servant. Created in 1794 during the Edo period, the portrait is one of Sharakus most celebrated works and a masterpiece of ukiyo e actor prints. With exaggerated facial expression and dramatically extended hands, Sharaku captures the intensity of kabuki performance and the larger