Toyokuni IV Utagawa and Ikkei Shosai, Courtesans, Enjoying the View of Cherry Blossoms
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CM27
Artist: Toyokuni IV Utagawa (1823-1880) / Ikkei Shosai (Active in Meiji)
Title: Enjoying the View of Cherry Blossoms
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo
Date: 1873
Size: (L) 34.9 x 23.4 (C) 34.9 x 23.6 (R) 34.8 x 23.5 cm
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 | Beauty & Female, Male & Female, Kimono Design |
| Dimensions | (L) 34.9 x 23.4 (C) 34.9 x 23.6 (R) 34.8 x 23.5 cm |
| Condition Report | Backed, slightly trimmed, light tears and creases. |
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