Yoshifuji Utagawa, Children as Firemen, Kodomo-e

Artist: Yoshifuji Utagawa (1828-1887)
Title: Children Imitating Fire Service Ceremony
Publisher: Sagamiya Tokichi
Date: 1857
Size: (R) 36.0 x 24.5, (C) 35.8 x 24.7, (L) 36.2 x 24.7 cm
Original Japanese woodblock print.
Yoshifuji Utagawa (1828 - 1887)
A pupil of Kuniyoshi, Yoshifuji specialized in pictures of warriors and in so-called omocha-e (pictures of toys), the later earning him the nickname Omocha Yoshifuji. He also illustrated children’s books.
Print Format | Triptych |
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Artist | Yoshifuji Utagawa (1828 - 1887) |
Subject | Male & Female |
Size | (R) 36.0 x 24.5, (C) 35.8 x 24.7, (L) 36.2 x 24.7 cm |
Condition Report | Slightly trimmed, soiling, minor creases, some rubbed areas. |