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Japanese Woodcut Print Utagawa Kunisada 'Toyokuni III', Kyoto, Japan C.1950

About the Item

A framed woodcut print of a Japanese Lady originally by Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III). one of the most famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artists, Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786-1865). This particular original woodblock was publishes by Uchida Art in the 1950s, Kyoto, Japan. Uchida published several series of woodblock prints by renown artists after World War II. Made completely by hand by traditionally skilled woodblock artists. Kunisada I Utagawa was was the most popular, prolific and commercially successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan. Mostly known for his pictures of beautiful women (bijinga) and kabuki actors prints (yakusha-e). Born in Edo (today’s Tokyo), he became a pupil of Toyokuni I Utagawa (1769-1825) at the age of 15 and would later adopt his name in the traditional Japanese manner, becoming Toyokuni III and continuing the development of the Utagawa art school. Presented in excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5559225242522
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