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NOBUKAZU Yôsai
FICHE 19956
(1872 - 1944)
The suicide of Kampei
Woodblock print
1897
Fine impression on Japan paper, signed ōju Nobukazu, from the series Chushingura, published by Tsunajima Kamekichi.
Considered the best student of Yōshū Chikanobu (1838-1912), Nobukazu worked in a variety of genres. He is perhaps best known for his war prints and bijin ga (pictures of beautiful women).
Sheet: ôban (247 x 364 mm)
Condition: short tear in the left margin, otherwise in good condition.
210 €
