Kabuki Swordsman Dramatic Mie Pose Hasegawa Sadanobu Art Poster
A kabuki swordsman strikes a fierce mie pose, drawn katana flashing. Hasegawa Sadanobu III’s print captures the thrill of the Japanese stage.
Description
This 1950s woodblock by Hasegawa Sadanobu III shows a kabuki warrior in a dramatic mie pose, sword drawn, against a pale ground with bold graphic styling. The exaggerated features and dynamic stance distill the energy of kabuki theatre into one image. Strong black lines give it a woodcut punch. A striking piece for collectors of Japanese stage art and samurai imagery.
