Actors, samourai and courtesans
KUNISADA Utagawa, called TOYOKUNI III
FICHE 14712
(1786 - 1865)
To Brigade, Tenth Group, Sumidagawa: Actor Ichikawa Ichizô III as the Fisherman (Ryôshi) Hamanari
Woodcut in colours
1863
Impression on Japan paper, signed Ôju Toyokuni ga and Hasegawa Ganshôsai, from the series Flowers of Edo and Views of Famous Places (Edo no hana meishô-e). Censors' seals Boar 2 aratame.
Sheet: ôban (345 x 230 mm.)
Reference: an impression is preserved in the MFA of Boston.
Conditions: impression laid on strong Japan paper, foxing.
180 €
