Utagawa Kunisada Ukiyo-e Woodblocks, Mid 19th Century

Item Details

Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞, Japanese, 1786 – 1865, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (三代歌川豊国)
Yoshino in Yamato Province (大和吉野), circa 1833
Woodblock on paper
Signed in block to the lower left
From the series Beauties Compared with Scenic Spots of Our Country (本朝風景美人競)
Published by Sanoya Kihei (Kikakudô)

Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞, Japanese, 1786 – 1865, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (三代歌川豊国)
Princess’s Procession (姫君様行列之図), mid 19th century
Woodblock on paper
Signed in block to the lower center
Center panel from a triptych

Condition

- toning to paper; foxing marks, discoloration, accretions, and abrasions particularly to the smaller print; small hole near signature of larger print with tears and abrasions throughout edges; minor edge wear to smaller print; inscription to the verso of smaller print.

Dimensions

- measures larger print.

Item #

ITMG114007