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Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884

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Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884

Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884
The woodblock print dates from an 1884 play, Meiji period. The triptych is professionally framed. The vintage wooden frame is solid, with gold light carvings. The woodblock prints are in good condition, colors are vibrant. It is 34 1/2″ long and 20″ high. The item “Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884″ is in sale since Wednesday, March 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “redroadb” and is located in Hampton, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Type: Paintings
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Maker: Utagawa Kunisada III
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

Utagawa Kunisada III triptych. Japanese Meij woodblock print, Kabuki actors 1884

Original Painting. Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada)

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Original Painting. Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada)
Original Painting. Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada)
Original Painting. Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada)
Original Painting. Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada)
Original Painting. Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada)
Original Painting. Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada)
Original Painting. Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada)

Original Painting. Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada)
Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada). Kunisada was the most popular, prolific and comercially successful designer in 19th century Japan. This scholten Japanese art is known as bijin-ga, the generic term for pictures of beautiful women. Each one in great condition. Theyve been reframed and the back with the dedicatory has been lost over the years. Featured in major collections as the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Los Ángeles county Museum of Art, University of California in Berkeley and the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The item “Original Painting. Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada)” is in sale since Friday, May 15, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “dota6632-h1vnzc” and is located in Pompano Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Primary Material: Paper
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Maker: Utagawa Toyokuni III ( Utagawa Kunisada)

Original Painting. Utagawa Toyokuni III (Utagawa Kunisada)

Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene

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Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene

Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene
Looks like a scene from the famous Gojo Bridge battle depicting Yoshitsune in his clogs and umbrella. Numerous weapons carried by Yoshitune which was typical of the series. Matt measures 23 3/4 x 19 1/2 inches. Woodblock under matt measures 14 x 19 inches. Condition is good with some loss of vibrant colors, some worm damage lower middle and small tear. Yoshitsunes is a tragic and very famous story in Japan. His father was persecuted by the rival Taira Clan and Yoshitsune was brought up in a monastery. Legend has it that Yoshitsune was taught the secrets of fighting by. (mythical forest creatures) before taking up rebellion against his fathers old enemies. The scene depicted is the meeting between Yoshitsune and the folk hero Oniwakamura (Benkei). Benkei, known as a phenomenally strong man and warrior, has secured Gojo bridge with the intention of relieving 1000 samurai of their swords. Yoshitsune is his 1000th victim. Yoshitsune, though slight, defeats the giant man using. Benkei becomes his loyal protector and between them they lead an armed rebellion against the Taira, establishing Yoshitsunes brother as the first national Shogun – a position that would last 650 years until the19th century. Yoshitsune was betrayed by his brother and later killed himself and his family at the siege of Koromogawa no tate. Kunisada Utagawa (born 1786 died 12 January 1865) was a very prolific, successful and at his time highly appreciated leading designer of ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock prints). In 1807 Kunisada Utagawa produced his first illustrated book. And in 1808 his first actor prints were published. The item “Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene” is in sale since Wednesday, July 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “apogee-perigee” and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Age: 1800-1849
  • Primary Material: Paper
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Type: Paintings
  • Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print

Edo Period Japanese Woodblock Print by Utagawa Kunisada Diptych Battle Scene