Japanese Print "Unknown title" by Utagawa Kunisada

Japanese Print "Unknown title" by Utagawa Kunisada, 歌川国貞 (Kunisada 1 Utagawa (1786-1865)- Toyokuni 3 (歌川国貞-豊国三代))

Artist:Utagawa Kunisada

Title:Unknown title

Date:1852

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An Imaginary Thirty-six Poets Artist: Kunisada Format: Oban tate-e: 14.5" x 10" Subject: This series of portraits capitalizes on the success of the half-length 'Actors on the Tokaido' series. Once again actors are shown against landscapes, this time with foreground and background separated by a cloud device. The Thirty-six immortal poets were the outstanding Japanese poets from the time of the Manyoshu anthology to the end of the 10th century. One of Kunisada's best printed sets of bust portraits. Publisher: Iseya Kanekichi Date: 1852 Condition: Very fine colors. Very minor marks and flaws. Generally very fine state of preservation. Impression: Superb impression with extensive use of gauffrage and strong woodgrain visible in the background. Printed on high quality deluxe paper.

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