Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c. 1878

Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c. 1878
Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c. 1878
Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c. 1878
Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c. 1878
Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c. 1878
Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c. 1878
Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c. 1878

Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c. 1878
Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c. The print shows a beautifully dressed woman in a rich purple kimono with floral patterns against a vivid red background. The artist’s signature cartouche appears along the right edge. This is an original period impression, not a modern reproduction. The print is lightly hinged into a neutral mat; total size including mat is approximately 15″ x 20″. Image area is about 9 1/2″ x 14″. Condition: Colors are strong and vibrant with good registration. Possible light trimming to the outer margins; no major tears, holes or repairs visible when viewed matted. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. This came from a Pittsburgh gallery collection that labeled it Antique Japanese original woodblock print by Kuni-chika, circa 1878. A fine example of Kunichika’s late Edo/early Meiji kabuki work and a great addition to any Japanese woodblock or Asian art collection.
Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c. 1878