Japanese Art:Prints:Edo


Japanese Edo Woodblock Print Triptych Kunichika Kabuki Actor
item#: 1422882
price: $400.00
The kabuki actors Otani Tomoemon V (left), Nakamura Shikan IV (center), and Ichikawa Kuzo III (right) in a scene from the play Oshu Adachigahara. This Edo period Japanese woodblock print triptych by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) was published by Izutsuya Shokichi in 1865. Each panel measures about 14 1/8" x 9 5/8." Very good color and impression quality with strong wood grain evident in the background. The print is not backed and the image and baren marks are clearly visible on the back. The fine paper has some wrinkles, thinned areas, and small holes. Although some margins are visible, the panels are likely trimmed and the edges show some wear. There are two somewhat larger holes in the elbow of the actor on the left (see closeup image) that are fairly well disguised by the image. Old paper hinges are attached to the back margin edges.

Japanese Edo Woodblock Print Triptych Kunichika Kabuki Actor
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