Tōshūsai’s work is defined by its japanese (culture or style) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

The actors Ichikawa Omezo I (R) as Tomita Hyotaro and Otani Oniji III (L) as Kawashima Jibugoro
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95 Publisher: Tsutaya Juzaburo Japanese, 1748-1797

Maple Leaf Viewing (Momiji gari)
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei
Tōshūsai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The actor Bando Mitsugoro II as Ishii Genzo
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The actors Ichikawa Tomiemon (R) as Kanisaka Toma and Sanogawa Ichimatsu III (L) as the Gion Prostitute Onayo
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The Actor Sakata Hangoro III as Kosodate Kannonbo (Sandai-me Sakata Hangoro no Kosodate no Kannonbo)
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The actors Sawamura Yodogoro II (R) as Kawatsura Hogen and Bando Zenji (L) as Onisadobo
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The actors Nakajima Wadaemon (R) as Bodara Chozaemon and Nakamura Konozo (L) as Gon of the boat-keeper Kanagawaya
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The Actor Sakata Hangoro III as the Groom Abumizuri no Iwazo in Koriyama, Actually Kurisaka Taro Tomonori (SAndai-me Sakata Hangoro no Koriyama no Umakata Abumizuri no Iwazo, jitsuwa Kurisaka Taro Tomonori)
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The actor Ichikawa Ebizo IV as Takemura Sadanoshin
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The actor Onoe Matsusuke I as Matsushita Mikinoshin
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

Hamamuraya Roko
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The actor Sakakiyama Sangoro as Princess Odae, the daughter of the Senior Regent Michinaga
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The actors Segawa Tomisaburo II (R) as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando, and Nakamura Manyo (L) as the servant Wakakusa
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

Naritaya Sansho (The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VI as Arakawa Taro Takesada)
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95 Publisher: Tsuta-Ya Juzaburo Japanese, 1748-1797

The actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Gorobei
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

Otafuku Throwing Black Beans to Chase Away the Demons on New Year's Eve (Senmen Otafuku zu)
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The actor Otani Tokuji I as manservant Sodesuke
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Boatman Minagawa Shin'emon of Reisengasaki in Kamakura, Actually Hata Rokurozaemon Tokiyoshi (Yondai-me Matsumoto Koshiro no Kamakura Reizengasaki no sendo Minagawa Shin'emon, jitsuwa Hata Rokurozaemon)
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95

The actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando
Toshusai Sharaku 東洲斎 写楽 Japanese, active 1794-95