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Utagawa Toyokuni I
Man with the Dragon - Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni I - 1800 ca

1800 ca

About the Item

Man with the Dragon is a superb color woodbloock print on rice-paper, realized by the great master of ukiyo-e print, Utagawa Toyokuni I (1769-1825) Depicting an actor with the theatrical dragon mask, this original modern print reports the signature of the author in japanese ideogramms at the higher right and lower left margins. With vivid colors (on burnished paper, glued on white cardboard sheet), and a mastery of the graphic tecnique, this masterpice, a specimen of the Japanese art, has not to be missing in your collection! In perfect condition, this original ukiyo-e by the master Toyokuni I could furnish your house with an elegant Oriental touch! Provenance: Property from a Wuerttemberg private collection, assembled between the 1950s and 2000. Utagawa Toyokuni I (Edo, 1769-1825) Son of a puppet sculptor, Toyokuni attended the studio of Toyoharu at the age of 14. Still today Toyokuni I enchants the contemporary viewers for the refinement of his artworks. Duirng his life and career he drew inspiration from the famous contemporary artists around him, particularly from Utamaro. With a wide production of paintings, illustrations and prints depicting elegant courtesans, actors of the kabuki theatre, Toyokuni I had a unwavering reputation during his lifetime and taught a host of talented students like Kunisada and Kuniyoshi. After him, the meaning of “old master of ukiyo-e prints” was associated with his name: “Toyokuni”.
  • Creator:
    Utagawa Toyokuni I (1769 - 1825, Japanese)
  • Creation Year:
    1800 ca
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)Width: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
  • 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: M-1178391stDibs: LU65037888252

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