Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock of Kabuki Actors
Item Details
An original Japanese ukiyo-e print by artist Toyohara Kunichika (豊原国周, 1835-1900). This print depicts two men as Kabuki actors, in elaborate, colorful costumes. The actor on the right is Ichikawa Danjuro (市川團十郎) playing the role of Kudō Suketsune (工藤 祐経), while the actor on the left is Ichikawa Udanji (市川右団次) playing the role of Gorō Tokimuni (五郎時宗). To the upper left, red cartouches with the actors’ names are accompanied yellow cartouches that display their roles. To the far left, a white cartouche features the signature of the artist, ‘Toyohara Kunichika hitsu’ (豊原国周筆), with a small, three-character cartouche representing the blockcutter, Horikō Hei’s (彫工平) seal. Unframed, this print awaits your choice of presentation.
Condition
- to fair. Paper loss present to corners.
Dimensions
Item #
16CIN478-403
