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Japanese Woodblock Print of a Falcon by Utagawa Toyoshige 歌川豊重 'Toyokuni II'

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Utagawa Toyoshige (Toyokuni II) (1777-1835), diptych woodblock print of a majestic falcon (taka) sitting on a pine tree branch ? (matsu) under a rising sun. This popular genre is known as ‘kachô-ga’ (pictures of birds and flowers). Date: Around 1830. Signature: ‘Gosotei Toyokuni hitsu’ Publisher seal: Yamamotoya Heikichi (publisher ca. 1812 – 1886) Censor seal: Kiwame seal, used before 1842. Kiwame means "approved". Format: kakemono-e; vertical diptych colour woodblock print mounted as a hanging scroll Dimensions passe-partout: Height 33.50 in/85.1 cm, Width 13.46 in/34.2 cm. Dimensions print: Height 29.25 in/74.3 cm, Width 9.88 in/25.1 cm. Painter and print artist. Lived in Hongo Haruki-cho (c. 1828). Pupil of Toyokuni I, adopted by him in the New Year of 1824, or before. Earliest works c. 1823. Known for prints of actors and 'bijin' and illustrations for 'gokan'. In 1825 assumed the name Toyokuni II on the death of Toyokuni I. In early 1830s designed some fine landscape prints and did a few paintings. No works known after c. 1835 and is assumed to have died or given up painting. Said to have run a pottery business, but this is not proven. When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity. Price including insured shipping.
  • Creator:
    Utagawa Toyokuni II (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.51 in (85.1 cm)Width: 13.47 in (34.2 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good original condition. Slightly discoloured paper. Placed in a passe-partout with two small pieces of tape. Please take a look at the photos for a condition reference.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: N26021stDibs: LU7165231469752
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