Framed Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print, a yakusha-e actor portrait attributed to Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, one of the most prolific and influential Japanese print designers of the 19th century. The composition depicts a Kabuki actor in bold theatrical pose, wearing an elaborately patterned robe in blue, white, red, and black, with dramatic facial expression and stylized hair. The subject is often identified as a samurai or warrior-role character, possibly Abe no Sadato or Inuta Kobungo, reflecting the heroic and theatrical themes common in Edo-period Kabuki prints. Presented under matting in a black frame, with visible age toning, minor wear, and discoloration to the mat and backing; not examined out of frame. A striking decorative example of 19th-century Japanese actor-print tradition, suitable for collectors of ukiyo-e, Kabuki imagery, and Japanese works on paper. Approx. frame size (in): 19.5 x 14.25 x 0.75, Approx. painting size (in): 14 x 9.

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