Japan, 1769-1825 Toyokuni Utagawa (Toyokuni I) was one of the great graphic artists at the end of the 18th century. He worked within the Ukiyo-e tradition, creating portraits, first of beautiful women, and later of important actors. At the time, Kabuki theatre was very fashionable and its actors became icons of the époque. Toyokuni I studied with Toyoharu, and his early work showed the clear