Kunisada II Utagawa, Courtesan Toyooka from the House of Heikero
£150
SKU
JG052417-35
Artist: Kunisada II Utagawa (1823-1880)
Title: Courtesan Toyooka from the House of Heikero
Series: Contest of Beauties Drawn from Life
Publisher: Joshuya Juzo
Date: 1861
Size: 35.3 x 24.5 cm
絵師：国貞二代
題名：生写美人競 新吉原江戸町平家楼 豊岡
年代：文久元年
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 | Oban (Vertical) |
|---|---|
| Artist | Toyokuni IV Utagawa (Kunisada II) |
| Subject | Beauty & Female |
| Dimensions | 35.3 x 24.5 cm |
| Condition Report | Good for age. Wormhole. |
| Folders | In Store, DA |
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