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Katsukawa Shunkō - The Third Segawa Kikunojo in His Dressing Room - Spring of 1785 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Katsukawa Shunkō - The Third Segawa Kikunojo in His Dressing Room - Spring of 1785 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Katsukawa Shunkō - The Third Segawa Kikunojo in His Dressing Room - Spring of 1785 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunkō shows the celebrated Kabuki actor Segawa Kikunojo III in his dressing room during the spring of 1785.

Visual Elements & Composition

The print is built on a tall vertical rectangle, with the figures arranged across its depth. A kneeling woman applies makeup before a hand mirror set on a lacquered box, while a standing man in a grey robe looks down beside her. A hanging vertical placard carries the actor's name, 瀬川菊之丞, and the artist's signature, 春好画, appears alongside a round red seal in the lower left. The palette is restrained: parchment, tan brown, charcoal, pale ochre and grey, with line work doing most of the describing.

Meaning & Symbolism

The scene belongs to the Edo period, when Ukiyo-e prints made theatre and its performers part of everyday urban culture. Rather than showing the stage, Shunkō turns to the quiet preparation that comes before it. The ritual of applying makeup and the name hung on the wall mark the dressing room as a place of craft and identity, where a performer's public image is made. The artist's signature and seal confirm the print as a work of the Katsukawa studio, anchoring it in its period and its maker.

On the Kiss-Cut Sticker

A kiss-cut sticker follows its own outline, so the vertical format of this print lends itself to being cut close around the figures and placard. The composition holds its meaning at a small scale: the mirror, the lacquered box and the hanging name read clearly when the sticker is seen up close, as a collector's piece would be.

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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.