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Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Triptych Woodblock Print of Kabuki Theater Actors
Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Triptych Woodblock Print of Kabuki Theater Actors

Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Triptych Woodblock Print of Kabuki Theater Actors

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully composed, beautifully, and richly colored triptych woodblock print by famed Japanese artist Toyohara Kunichika featuring four dramatic and quite intense Kabuki theatre ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Toyohara Kunichika

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Paper

Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) Woodblock On Washi Paper, Yakusyae, 1865
Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) Woodblock On Washi Paper, Yakusyae, 1865

Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) Woodblock On Washi Paper, Yakusyae, 1865

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika, dated 1865. This composition depicts a dramatic kabuki theater scene, a central subject in Kunichika’s work, capturing a moment of ten...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Toyohara Kunichika

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Paper

"Enshoku Sanju-roku Kasen" (Thirty-six Enchanting Flowers) Woodblock on paper
"Enshoku Sanju-roku Kasen" (Thirty-six Enchanting Flowers) Woodblock on paper

"Enshoku Sanju-roku Kasen" (Thirty-six Enchanting Flowers) Woodblock on paper

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Soquel, CA

"Enshoku Sanju-roku Kasen" (Thirty-six Enchanting Flowers) Woodblock on paper Elegant woodblock print by Toyohara Kunuchika (Japanese, 1835-1900). Three women are in talking with each other inside, while a man waits outside holding a bag of some kind. The colors in this piece are rich and saturated, primarily blues, greens, and purple. Mat size: 16"H x 20"W Paper size: 14.75"H x 9.88"W Born in 1835, Toyohara Kunichika grew up in the Kyobashi district of Edo in the midst of merchants and artisans. In 1848, at age 13, he was accepted as an apprentice into the studio of Utagawa Kunisada I...

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1880s Edo Toyohara Kunichika

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Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut

Antique Woodblock Print by Toyohara Kunichika, Kabuki Actor Nagayoshi Hokoma
Antique Woodblock Print by Toyohara Kunichika, Kabuki Actor Nagayoshi Hokoma

Antique Woodblock Print by Toyohara Kunichika, Kabuki Actor Nagayoshi Hokoma

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Toyohara Kunichika (1835 – 1900) Additional information: Material: Paper Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Decoration Type / Colour:Polychrome Condition: Good Condition D...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Toyohara Kunichika

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Paper

Japanese Silvered Bronze Model of a Goshawk, circa 1890
Japanese Silvered Bronze Model of a Goshawk, circa 1890

Japanese Silvered Bronze Model of a Goshawk, circa 1890

By Toyohara Kunichika

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A SILVERED-BRONZE MODEL OF A GOSHAWK By Kunichika, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Naturalistically rendered, standing alert with its head lowered, its wings ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Toyohara Kunichika

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Bronze, Silver Leaf

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Depiction of a geisha holding origami by Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835-1900). Presented in a new cream mat with foamcore backing. No frame. Image size: 14"H x 19.5"W Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese 1835-1900) grew up in the Kyobashi district of Edo in the midst of merchants and artisans. Kunichika's work stands in contrast to that of many of his contemporaries as he persistently held onto the traditional style and subject matter of the classic Japanese woodcut, unaffected by new Western forms of art. His love of Kabuki inspired him to depict actors in their various roles and varying facial expressions. His skillful use of color and ability to translate the actor's depth of emotion onto the page makes his work some of the most dramatic ever produced. Later on in his career, Kunichika turned primarily to the triptych format as the increased size gave him the space to fully portray the drama and action of the characters represented. At around the age of eleven Kunichika first studied under the artist (Ichiosai) Toyohara Chikanobu. In 1848, he became an apprentice to the artist Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III, 1786-1865). His first prints as an apprentice were published in the early 1850s. His apprenticeship was formative, as he remained grounded in the Utagawa style he was taught in Kunisada's studio, even after he achieved artistic independence during the mid 1860s-70s. The name Kunichika is a combination of the artist names of his two teachers, Toyohara Chikanobu and Utagawa Kunisada. Following tradition, he assumed the last character, kuni, from Kunisada's artist's name Toyokuni to which he added the character chika from Chikanobu. Kunichika's rise to prominence can be seen in his high ratings from the saikenki (a popular guide that rated ukiyo-e artists), in which he was rated #8 in 1865, #5 in 1867 and #4 in 1885. No other Meiji woodblock...

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Find a wide variety of authentic Toyohara Kunichika art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Toyohara Kunichika in woodcut print, paper, handmade paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 19th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Toyohara Kunichika art, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Kunichika Toyohara, Utagawa Yoshitora, and David Young Cameron. Toyohara Kunichika art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $2,117, while the average work can sell for $657.

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