1820s Toyokuni III Diptych Woodblock Prints
$788.00
An original and very rare matching pair of early 1820s, Edo period Toyokuni III diptych woodblock prints.
Toyokuni III, also known as Kunisada I is depicting here two actors performing the Kabuki play Modori Kago by Ichikawa Hakuen. Danjuro as Naniwa no Jirosaku is on the right and Onoe Kikugoro as Azuma no Yosakuro is on the left. The seals on both prints confirm this work as having been printed between Bunka 12th and Tenpo 13th year, c1820s. A striking, dramatic and evocative pair of woodblock prints.
Both prints are in very good condition for their significant, two hundred and twenty plus years of age. There are superficial signs of wear, dirt, smudges and toning which are normal for works on paper of this age.
Approximate dimensions of each sheet is Ooban size, 36.5 cm height by 24.5 cm width.
Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking.
Please note we do not accept returns. Please review our images carefully to ensure you are happy with this item prior to purchasing.
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1820s Toyokuni III Diptych Woodblock Prints
An original and very rare matching pair of early 1820s, Edo period Toyokuni III diptych woodblock prints. Both prints are Ooban sized.
Toyokuni III also known as Kunisada I is depicting here two actors performing the Kabuki play Modori Kago by Ichikawa Hakuen. Danjuro as Naniwa no Jirosaku is on the right and Onoe Kikugoro as Azuma no Yosakuro is on the left. The seals confirm this work as having been printed between Bunka 12th and Tenpo 13th year, c1820s. A striking and evocative pair of woodblock prints.
Both prints are in very good condition for their significant age. There are signs of wear, dirt, smudges and toning which are to be expected for works on paper of this age.
Approximate dimensions of each sheet are 36.5 cm height and 24.5 cm width.
Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking.
Please note we do not accept returns. Please review our images carefully to ensure you are happy with this item prior to purchasing.
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| Artist | Toyokuni I and III, Utagawa Kunisada I |
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