Kunisada II Utagawa, 31. Makibashira, Murasaki's Genji Cards
£180
SKU
JG012428-47
Artist: Kunisada II Utagawa (1786-1865)
Title: 31. Makibashira
Series: Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo
Date: 1857 (Edo)
Size: 35.8 x 24.9 cm
Condition: Excellent.
絵師：国貞二代
題名：紫式部源氏かるた 三十一 真木柱
年代：安政4年
Antique 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 | Oban (Vertical) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Toyokuni IV Utagawa (Kunisada II) |
| Subject | Male & Female, Kimono Design |
| Dimensions | 35.8 x 24.9 cm |
| Condition Report | Excellent. |
| Folders | In Store, BB |
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