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Kitao Shigemasa - A Famous Actor of Women's Roles - ca. 1764 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Kitao Shigemasa - A Famous Actor of Women's Roles - ca. 1764 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Kitao Shigemasa - A Famous Actor of Women's Roles - ca. 1764 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This is a circa 1764 ukiyo-e woodblock print by Kitao Shigemasa showing a celebrated Kabuki actor in the midst of a female role.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition is a tall, narrow vertical panel built around a single standing figure. The actor wears a patterned kimono and stands beside a pine branch, which rises through the upper area and balances the figure's stillness. Cream ground, ochre yellow, dusty pink, olive green and near black carry the image, with the near black defining the fine linework that outlines the robe and face. The printed inscriptions 中村松江 and 北尾重政画 sit within the image and name the actor and the artist.

Meaning & Symbolism

The figure is an onnagata, a male actor who performs women's parts in Kabuki theatre, a convention that defined the stage of the Edo period. The stylised poise, the detailed costume and the held expression are the signs of that performance tradition. The pine branch is a long-standing emblem of endurance and constancy, and its placement beside the actor frames the portrait as a formal theatrical likeness. Kitao Shigemasa was one of the leading printmakers of the period, and this work records both the star and the craft that circulated his image.

Where This Image Lives on a Sticker

A kiss-cut sticker is cut to its own outline, so the tall figure and its pine branch keep their silhouette once the surrounding paper is removed. The image reads at close range, as a collector's detail for a notebook, laptop or journal, where the linework and kimono pattern can be examined up close. Its tall proportions suit the narrow surfaces that the sticker is designed to dress.

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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.