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Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)
The Radiant Prince Genji - Woodcut by Utagawa Kunisada-Mid 19th Century

Mid 19th Century

About the Item

The Radiant Prince Genji is an original artwork realized in the mid-19th Century by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). From the series "Sono sugata ukari utsushie" (Faithful Images of the Radian Prince Genji), 31st chapter. A young girl reads a letter to Tamakura, Genji listens, plum tree in blossom in front of the veranda. Signed: Toyokuni ga. Publisher: Izumiya Ichibei. Censored by Mera and Murata Moderate impression with a slightly worn and slightly damaged at lower margin. 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:
    Mid 19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • 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-1252101stDibs: LU65039037272
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