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Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章 - The Second Segawa Tomisaburo as a Tall Courtesan Standing in a Room - ca. 1785 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章 - The Second Segawa Tomisaburo as a Tall Courtesan Standing in a Room - ca. 1785 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章 - The Second Segawa Tomisaburo as a Tall Courtesan Standing in a Room - ca. 1785 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This Katsukawa school ukiyo-e woodblock print shows the kabuki actor Segawa Tomisaburo II in the role of a tall courtesan, standing alone in an interior around 1785.

Visual Elements & Composition

The print is built as a vertical rectangle around a single standing figure. The woman wears a slate-grey patterned kimono with a coral-red sash and ornamental hairpins, and her poised, elongated stance fills the sheet. The palette rests on warm cream, ochre yellow and black, with traditional pigments laid in flat, controlled fields. Maple branches enter the scene as a seasonal accent, and a man in a black robe holding prayer beads appears alongside her. The signature 春章画 sits within the design as its only visible text.

Meaning & Symbolism

The print belongs to the Edo period, when kabuki and the ukiyo-e print trade fed each other. Actors such as Segawa Tomisaburo were portrayed in their stage roles, and the courtesan costume signals the theatrical character rather than a private individual. The line work, costume detail and theatrical posing show how Katsukawa artists turned performance into a popular visual language about fashion, status and celebrity.

Why It Suits a Sticker

A kiss-cut sticker is cut to its own outline, so the tall, upright silhouette of this courtesan can carry its full contour onto a surface without a border. The vertical format and the single figure translate directly to a cut shape, and the kimono's bold grey and red blocks read clearly at close range, where the sticker is meant to be seen.

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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.