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Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英 - Wakayama Tomisaburo as a Woman in a Yellow and Red-Brown Striped Kimono - ca. 1798 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英 - Wakayama Tomisaburo as a Woman in a Yellow and Red-Brown Striped Kimono - ca. 1798 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英 - Wakayama Tomisaburo as a Woman in a Yellow and Red-Brown Striped Kimono - ca. 1798 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This design takes a ca. 1798 Ukiyo-e print by Katsukawa Shun'ei and shows the kabuki actor Wakayama Tomisaburo in the role of an onnagata, a male performer dressing and playing a woman on the Edo stage.

Visual Elements & Composition

The yellow and red-brown striped kimono dominates the image, its ochre bands set against the cream and coral tones around them. The figure stands in a black haori over the striped robe, and a smaller figure in grey kimono sits beside him. Behind them a checkered wall forms a square grid, and the vertical panel layout keeps the eye moving up through the costume. Fine linework and sharp colour contrast carry the whole composition, with the artist's signature 春英画 inscribed in the print.

Meaning & Symbolism

The onnagata was central to kabuki, where male actors built their artistry on the precise construction of female presence, and this print records that craft at its height. Katsukawa Shun'ei was a master of the actor print, and his portraits of stage performers were made to be collected and remembered by theatre audiences of the Edo period. The striped kimono is the costume of the role itself, so the print celebrates both the performer and the fashion he made visible.

On the Kiss-Cut Sticker

A kiss-cut sticker is cut to its own outline, so the kimono, the figures and the grid of the wall stand as they do in the print, with no border around them. The design is close-viewed, the way a collector reads a woodblock sheet, and the cut shape lets the artwork sit exactly where it is placed. For fans of kabuki and Ukiyo-e, this sticker turns a Shun'ei actor portrait into an object that can be placed and kept.

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Glossy kiss-cut vinyl stickers made for smooth, indoor surfaces — laptops, journals, mirrors, and other finished items. Crisp edges, vivid color, strong hold, and not waterproof.

What “kiss-cut” means: the blade cuts the vinyl layer into the exact shape while leaving the backing liner whole, so pieces separate cleanly and lift off the sheet without tearing. It’s the neatest way to produce shaped stickers and multi-piece sheets.

  • Material: reliable vinyl face with a permanent acrylic adhesive formulated for smooth, non-porous surfaces.
  • Finish: glossy surface that enhances contrast and depth without feeling overly reflective.
  • Printing: eco-solvent inks provide dense color and crisp detail for fine lines and gradients.
  • Use case: intended for indoor environments only — not waterproof. Not recommended for continuous exposure to moisture or dishwashing.
  • Application friendly: easy-peel backing and a liner that releases cleanly to help reduce bubbles and misfeeds during placement.

These stickers perform best on smooth, dust-free surfaces — think laptop lids, sealed notebooks, glass, mirrors, finished shelving and lockers. They’ll stick well where the surface is flat and clean; avoid rough wood, silicone, fabric, and heavily textured paint.

  1. Clean: remove dust and oils with a lint-free cloth. For stubborn grime, use a mild soap and water rinse; let the area dry completely.
  2. Align: peel a corner, position carefully, then press the center down first.
  3. Smooth: work outward from the center with a soft card or a thumb to push air out and ensure the edges set down firmly.

Tip: give the adhesive 24 hours to fully settle before heavy handling. These are not designed for outdoor or wet conditions.

  • Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth, moving from the center outward to avoid scratching the gloss.
  • For light marks, a barely damp microfiber will lift residue — blot, don’t scrub, and dry right away.
  • Avoid bleach, solvents, abrasive pads, and steam; moisture or harsh chemicals can lift edges and fade inks.

Reminder: these stickers are not waterproof. Keep them away from sinks, outdoor exposure, and dishwasher cycles to maintain adhesion and finish.

Sizes are measured across the sticker’s longest side. For example, a 3″ sticker is 3 inches across its largest dimension (height or width, depending on the shape).

The kiss-cut follows the sticker’s outline for a tidy border; complex shapes can show small variances, but the advertised measurement refers to the maximum edge-to-edge length.