{"product_id":"1897-the-chivalrous-person-s-spring-rain-umbrella-by-toyohara-kunichika-meiji-30-approximately-76x38cm","title":"1897 The Chivalrous Person’s Spring Rain Umbrella By Toyohara Kunichika Meiji 30 (Approximately 76X38CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eOriginal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eMeiji-period ukiyo-e woodblock print\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eToyohara Kunichika\u003c\/strong\u003e, titled\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eKyokaku Harusamegasa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(侠客春雨傘)\u003c\/strong\u003e, translated as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eThe Chivalrous Person’s Spring Rain Umbrella\u003c\/em\u003e. Published in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eJune 1897 (Meiji 30)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the print commemorates a performance at the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eKabuki-za Theater in Tokyo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eThe central figure is the legendary actor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eIchikawa Danjūrō IX (九代目 市川団十郎)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eportraying the character\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eOguchiya Gyou (大口屋暁雨)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Danjūrō IX was one of the most influential kabuki actors of the Meiji era, instrumental in preserving and modernizing classical repertory during Japan’s rapid modernization. His performances were major cultural events, and commemorative prints such as this were produced for fans and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eKunichika (1835–1900), the leading kabuki print artist of the late 19th century, is known for his bold compositions, dramatic close-ups, and vibrant use of modern synthetic pigments introduced during the Meiji period. This work exemplifies his mature style: intense facial expression, strong contour lines, and theatrical presence dominate the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1912\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAs a dated commemorative kabuki print tied to a specific 1897 Kabuki-za performance, this piece holds particular historical value for collectors of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eMeiji theater\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eIchikawa Danjūrō IX memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003elate ukiyo-e actor portraits\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47888053829891,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/s-l1600-2026-03-30T194021.973.webp?v=1774867613","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/1897-the-chivalrous-person-s-spring-rain-umbrella-by-toyohara-kunichika-meiji-30-approximately-76x38cm","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}