Actors, samourai and courtesans
KUNIYOSHI Utagawa
FICHE 18444
(1797 - 1861)
Kôbai: Osono and Keyamura Rokusuke
Woodblock print
circa 1845 - 1846
Impression on Japan paper, signed Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga, published by Ibaya Ichiemon, from the series Genji Clouds Matched with Ukiyo-e Pictures (Genji kumo ukiyo-e awase). Censor's seal Murata. On the reverse, collection stamp of Emile Mathon (?).
Sheet: ôban (359 x 226 mm)
Reference: a proof is preserved in the MFA of Boston.
Condition: light-staining, margins cut off, old paper to reinforce the print.
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