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The actor Otani Tomoemon V playing the role of Ono no Michikaze (also read as Ono no Tofu) in the play Ono no Tofu Aoyagi Suzuri performed at the Ichimura-za Theatre, 5/1869. From a set of at least 22 prints published by Gusokuya Kahei, 1869. Pupil first of Toyohara Chikanobu (whose name he took), then of Utagawa Kunisada (among the few of Kunisada’s pupils who did not use the name of Utagawa). Produced prints of actors, sets of views, historical subjects, journalistic illustrations in the late Kunisada tradition, which reflect the declining taste of the public and the worsening color printing. Particularly known for some late okubi-e. A minor artist, but represents the last of the great ukiyo-e tradition. Ashmolean; Baltimore; British; Cincinnati; Fine (California, De Young); Musee (1), (2); Musees; Newark; Riccar; Tokyo (1); Victoria; Waseda. Condition: The art is in good condition. The paper is very thin. Please review all photos…. I had this piece up already, I removed it from the frame to show authenticity. It measures: 14 1/16″H x 9 3/8″W.

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This premium Toyohara Kunichika Art Print is reproduced in the USA by Texas Art Warehouse in a variety of sizes and materials including rolled paper, rolled canvas, gallery wrap canvas and float framed canvas (choose from the dropdown box). Born in Tokyo, he apprenticed under the renowned artists Kunisada and Chikanobu, combining their names to create his professional identity. Kunichika specialized in yakusha-e-dramatic depictions of kabuki actors-becoming celebrated for his intimate knowledge of theatrical life. His distinctive style featured vivid reds and deep purples derived from imported German aniline dyes, departing from the softer palettes of earlier ukiyo-e masters. Recognized as a top artist throughout his career, Kunichika received commissions for the 1867 Paris International Exposition. His works, such as Chotto Hitokuchi Hauta no Ateburi and The 53 Paulownia Trees at the Tower Gate, exemplify his mastery of the medium as Japan transitioned into the modern era. He is regarded as the last great master of ukiyo-e. All products are made by our printing and framing partner in the USA. If you are looking to frame yourself choose Unframed Art Paper or Rolled Canvas which are perfect for using existing frames or upcycling thrift store finds. If you prefer a ready to hang canvas piece right out of the box we have Stretched Gallery Wrap Canvas or Black Float Framed Canvas. Rolled Paper is a semi gloss digital paper printed full bleed (No white border). Fine Art Paper is a higher quality cotton rag paper more like watercolor paper. The ink will soak in more and give a lighter slightly textured appearance. Prices shown are printed full bleed (No white border) but can be printed with a 2 printed border on request. Gallery Wrapped & Stretched Canvas 1.25 Deep Bar with Mirror Edge (Extra edge is cloned on so you see the full image on the front). Float Framed Canvas is a narrow black wooden frame around a stretched canvas. There is a small gap between the canvas and frame making the canvas appear to float. It is of course secured firmly at the back. Arrives in a box ready to hang. Search terms: vintage, art, calligraphy, colorful, traditional, culture, portrait, bold, swirling, stylized, powerful, robe, signature, dramatic, expression, intricate, dynamic, detailed, clothing, performance, Weapon, Actor, Costume, Printmaking, seal, ukiyoe, dragon, japanese art, textiles, theater, staff, exaggerated features, woodblock print, Japan, Edo Period, Kabuki.

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Toyohara Kunichika Antique 1871 Woodblock Actor S. Toyohara Kunichika, Actors Bando Shuka (Bando Mitsugoro VI) and Ichimura Kakitsu IV in an Imagined Version of a Climactic Scene? In the Play Konezumi no Chuji (Mitate Konezumi no Chuji kyokuba). Image Size: 14″ X 9 5/8″. Framed: 21.5″ X 17.25″. Condition: Affixed at the top only to the mat. Tiny tear at the upper left [please see image]. Also, one needle point upper left [please see image]. Otherwise good antique condition. Please if you know more about this print please let us know. We have handled valuble antique Japaanese woodblock prints before but we’re not a true expert in the field. Please allow images to serve as part of the description. We still offer the same Guarantee on all our items & services. Our motto is Happy Business. Thank you for visiting and shopping with us.

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Antique Japanese Woodblock Print/Triptych Jishi Spirit by Toyohara Kunichika c. Presented is a beautiful Japanese full oban-size original woodblock triptych print created by Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese: ; 30 June 1835 – 1 July 1900). Kunichika was a Japanese woodblock print artist. Talented as a child, at about thirteen, he became a student of Tokyo’s then-leading printmaker, Utagawa Kunisada. His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of yakusha-e, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time.. The triptych consists of three oban-size prints with a bright red background popular in the late Meiji period. The print depicts a scene from a Kabuki dance called Shunkyo Kagami Jishi. It’s a fantasy whose story is related through the movements of the dancers. Yayoi, a young lady in waiting in the Shôgun’s palace at Edo, was chosen to perform the lion dance at the New Year celebrations, a ceremonial performance originally designed to exorcize evil spirits. Gradually, the spirit of the lion Jishi (or Shishi) entered her and took complete charge of her limbs. Jishi (or Shishi) is a lion-protector against evil spirits. On the left sheet of the triptych, you can see the main characters of the play (“Kabuki dance” was actually a play as well – a fusion of song, dance, and drama). One of the roles is played by Ichikawa Danjuro IX, a famous actor at the time. On the right sheet, you see Yayoi, with a wooden lion’s head that contained the Jishi spirit that possessed her. The Kabuki dance play “Shunkyô Kagami Jishi” was premiered in March 1893 at the Kabukiza Theater in Osaka. Kunichika actually made several prints and triptychs dedicated to this play. The title is Osaka Kabukiza Opening, Acting in the Middle Act. ” It also says “Toyo-do, Exclusive Sales Office, Dojima-naka 2-chome, ? -ku, Osaka City. AUTHOR: Toyohara Kunichika PUBLISHER: Takeemon Akiyama TITLE: Shunkyo Kagami Jishi CREATED: c. Paper METHOD OF PRINTING: Woodblock printing PRINTED: Lifetime printing circa 1890s OVERALL SIZE: Full oban size 14.25″ X 9.5″ 3 sheets. The condition is good. Great detail and colors, some minor toning and soiling of the paper. The margibs are trimmed. Some minor paper loss at the edges. No backing, no connection between the sheets – they are separated. The paper is fragile, be very careful! Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Track Page Views With.

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13 7/8″ × 9 1/2″ Total Width: approx. 28 3/4 Medium: Original Japanese woodblock print Condition: Backed with paper. Slight separation at ends of vertical folds (repaired). A few minor spots and a small mark. Strong, vibrant color; excellent impression. Please see photos for details. Authentication: Guaranteed original Meiji-period impression, not a reproduction. Offered here is a striking original Meiji-era triptych by the acclaimed ukiyo-e artist Toyohara Kunichika, renowned for his bold kabuki actor portraits. This dramatic composition features multiple actors in elaborate costumes, including a red-faced aragoto role, with exceptional color saturation and ornate textile patterns. Kunichika was one of the last great masters of traditional kabuki woodblock prints, and his Meiji-period triptychs are highly sought after for their dynamic layouts and rich theatrical detail. This example shows particularly strong reds, purples, and deep blacks, which often fade in lesser impressions. A wonderful piece for collectors of Japanese prints, kabuki art, or Meiji-period woodblocks. This is an authentic original Japanese woodblock print from the Meiji period. I do not sell reproductions.

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Condition: Please judge from the images. Size: 35.5 x 23.7 cm. Other Term for US buyers. Other Term for International buyers. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

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This is a nice antique Japanese Meiji period Toyohara Kunichika signed woodblock print depicting a kabuki actor. In pretty decent shape as the pics show with it being cut and has some foxing and comes exactly as shown. Frame measures 12 3/4″ x 18 3/4″ and the sight is 9 1/2″ x 14 1/4″ Born in 1835, Toyohara Kunichika grew up in the Kyobashi district of Edo in the midst of merchants and artisans. Kunichika’s work stands in contrast to that of many of his contemporaries as he persistently held onto the traditional style and subject matter of the classic Japanese woodcut, unaffected by new Western forms of art. His love of Kabuki inspired him to depict actors in their various roles and varying facial expressions. His skillful use of color and ability to translate the actor’s depth of emotion onto the page makes his work some of the most dramatic ever produced. Later on in his career, Kunichika turned primarily to the triptych format as the increased size gave him the space to fully portray the drama and action of the characters represented.

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The Antique 19th Century Circa. 1879 Meiji Period Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print Wife of Tokugawa Iemochi, No. It Depicts the Lovely Portrait of the Third Shogun, Tokugawa Iemitsu, Seated in A Sumptuously Furnished with Phoenixes Over A Pale Blue Under Robe with An Embossed Pattern, She Leans Against An Armrest, A Fan in One Hand. The Lacquer Shelf Behind Her Holds Several Scrolls, and A Floral Arrangement Sits on A Low Table. Remarkable, In the Upper Right Corner, the Decoration of the Title Depicting the Triple Hollyhock, which is the Emblem of the Tokugawa Clan. The Woodblock Print Shows Minor Abrasion, Toning, Discoloration, and Wear on the Frame Consistent with Age, In Good Condition. Title: Wife of Tokugawa Iemochi, No. 3″ From the Series ” The Background of Pine Trees and Hollyhocks. Medium: Woodblock on Paper. Publisher: Takekawa Seikichi, Know As Sawamuraya Seikichi Japanese, Ca. Frame Size: 20-3/4″ By 16-3/4″. Sight Size: 13-1/4″ By 9-1/4″.

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Framed Woodblock Toyohara Kunichika Modern Beauty with Crane and Koi Kimono 1865. This is a lovely antique original print by Toyohara Kunichika of a beautiful woman wearing a lavish kimono decorated with koi and cranes. Signed and stamped at upper left and lower right. Professionally framed and matted under glass in a gilt wood imitation bamboo frame. The back of the frame has a typed description that reads Kunichika b. 1900 / The beautiful woman Nakagawa of the / Tea house Nakamanji by cherry trees. Date of Issue, Jan. This is part of the triptych Modern Beauties, where he painted some famouse courtesans. Toyohara Kunichika (30 June 1835 – 1 July 1900) was a Japanese woodblock print artist. Talented as a child, at about thirteen he became a student of Tokyo’s then-leading print maker, Utagawa Kunisada. His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of yakusha-e, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time. An alcoholic and womanizer, Kunichika also portrayed women deemed beautiful (bijinga), contemporary social life, and a few landscapes and historical scenes. Condition: Very good condition. Colors are fresh, some minor creases visible in photos commensurate with age and use. Professionally matted and framed under glass with gilt wooden frame in imitation bamboo. 14 x 10 inches/ framed: 20 1/2 x 16 1/4 ininches. Weight: 4 lbs 4 oz. Unless described as being new, the items for sale are vintage or used and it may show evidence of wear. The description refers to the overall condition and details. We try to describe the items to the best of our ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. With tracking and careful, sturdy packing, we try to recycle when possible. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!

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Framed Woodblock Toyohara Kunichika Modern Beauty with Crane and Koi Kimono 1865. This is a lovely antique original print by Toyohara Kunichika of a beautiful woman wearing a lavish kimono decorated with koi and cranes. Signed and stamped at upper left and lower right. Professionally framed and matted under glass in a gilt wood imitation bamboo frame. The back of the frame has a typed description that reads Kunichika b. 1900 / The beautiful woman Nakagawa of the / Tea house Nakamanji by cherry trees. Date of Issue, Jan. This is part of the triptych Modern Beauties, where he painted some famouse courtesans. Toyohara Kunichika (30 June 1835 – 1 July 1900) was a Japanese woodblock print artist. Talented as a child, at about thirteen he became a student of Tokyo’s then-leading print maker, Utagawa Kunisada. His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of yakusha-e, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time. An alcoholic and womanizer, Kunichika also portrayed women deemed beautiful (bijinga), contemporary social life, and a few landscapes and historical scenes. Condition: Very good condition. Colors are fresh, some minor creases visible in photos commensurate with age and use. Professionally matted and framed under glass with gilt wooden frame in imitation bamboo. 14 x 10 inches/ framed: 20 1/2 x 16 1/4 ininches. Weight: 4 lbs 4 oz. Unless described as being new, the items for sale are vintage or used and it may show evidence of wear. The description refers to the overall condition and details. We try to describe the items to the best of our ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. With tracking and careful, sturdy packing, we try to recycle when possible. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!

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