Kunisada II Utagawa, Chapter 31, Makibashira, Genji-e
£150
SKU
JG052417-4
Artist: Kunisada II Utagawa (1823-1880)
Title: Chapter 31, Makibashira
Series: The Tale of Genji 54 Chapters
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo
Date: 1864
Size: 35.4 x 24.4 cm
絵師：国貞二代
題名：偐源氏五十四帖 三十一 真木柱
年代：元治元年
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 | 35.4 x 24.4 cm |
| Condition Report | Slightly trimmed, light soiling, small pinhole. |
| Folders | In Store, BB |
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