Kunisada II, Faithful Retainers Burning Incense for the Master
£400
SKU
JG062240
Artist: Kunisada II Utagawa (1823-1880) (signed as Kunimasa)
Title: Faithful Retainers Burning Incense for the Master
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo
Date: 1850-1851
Size: (L) 36.7 x 25.1, (C) 37.2 x 25.4, (R) 36.7 x 25.2cm
絵師：国貞二代
題名：義士誠忠焼香之図
年代：嘉永期
Original Japanese woodblock print.
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 | Triptych |
|---|---|
| Artist | Toyokuni IV Utagawa (Kunisada II) |
| Subject | Samurai & Male |
| Dimensions | (L) 36.7 x 25.1, (C) 37.2 x 25.4, (R) 36.7 x 25.2cm |
| Condition Report | Light soiling and stains, minor pinholes and restored wormholes, light creases. |
| Publisher | Tsutaya Kichizo |
| Folders | In Store, AB |
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