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Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
Kabukie - Woodcut by Utagawa Kunisada - 1857

1857

About the Item

Kabukie is an original artwork realized in 1857 by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). An actor in the role of the Bunraku puppeteer Izutsu Kumenosuke stands in front of a Tsuitate partition screen with Yatsuhachi motif and moves a puppet of the pretty Sakuramaru. Signed: Toyokuni ga. Publisher: Maruya Jinpachi. Censored by Aratame. Excellent impression with polished Sayagata design (in a dark blue robe) and black glossy print, a little bit creased. Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786 - 1865) was one of the most famous designers of Ukiyo-e woodblock prints from Japan in the 19th century. Burn Sumita Syogoro, at the age of 15-16 years became a part of the Utagawa Toyokuni's family and in 1844 he took the male of the master Toyokuni.
  • Creator:
    Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (1786-1864, Japanese)
  • Creation Year:
    1857
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1252601stDibs: LU65039037082
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