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KUNIYOSHI Utagawa

FICHE 19938

(1797 - 1861)

Takegawa : Sakingo Yorikane by moonlight, holding a drawn sword and two locks of hair from the murdered courtesan Takao

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.

Sheet: ôban (357 x 235 mm)

Reference: a proof is preserved in the British Museum.

Condition: light-staining.

250 €