Kunisada Utagawa ll, Cherry Blossom, Eight Phases of Shaka
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Original Japanese woodblock print.
Artist: Kunisada Utagawa ll (1823-1880)
Title: No. 22
Series: Modern Illustrations of the Account of the Eight Phases of Shaka
Publisher: Tsujiokaya Bunsuke
Date: 1860
Dimensions: 25.2 x 36.3 cm
Condition: Backing. Binding holes on the right-hand side. Minor spots on the margins.
Toyokuni IV Utagawa (Kunisada II)
Kunisada II was the pupil of prolific ukiyo-e artist Toyokuni III (Kunisada I) and went on to become head of the Utagawa school. He produced over 40 series, mainly depicting actors. He also published beauty, shunga and literature inspired prints, working in the style of his master but never quite achieving the same level of success. While illustrating over 200 books, his most celebrated actor series was "The Tale of the Eight Dog Heroes". However, his popularity began to wain in the Meiji period and ceased making prints in 1874.| Print Format | Oban (Vertical) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Toyokuni IV Utagawa (Kunisada II) |
| Subject | Samurai & Male, Kimono Design |
| Dimensions | 25.2 x 36.3 cm |
| Publisher | Tsujiokaya Bunsuke |
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