art print : yari-odori

This print depicts the actor Tsutsui Kichijuro performing the acrobatic art of yari-odori (spear spinning), a popular stage act of the at 17th century. Kichijuro's costume features a New Year horse.

This print is part of a collection celebrating some of the most significant works in ukiyo-e (wood block prints and paintings of the 'floating world') history. To bring these masterpieces within reach, publisher Shueisha meticulously reproduced these rare works from original first impressions held in prestigious collections worldwide.

Supervised by a team of art historians, each piece is printed on authentic ukiyo-e washi paper using a polychrome offset lithographic process.