Flowers of Tokyo and Famous Places - Handsome design from a series by Kunichika featuring large kabuki portraits paired with small scenes of famous places in Tokyo by Hiroshige III. The portraits are set against a red tie-dyed cloth pattern, providing a bold graphic element. The title cartouche includes a lantern and fringed fireman's standard called a matoi, with the series title referring to fires being so common that they were called "flowers." These lively and interesting scenes are a fun choice for a kabuki enthusiast.

Gripping a Sword - Interesting kabuki portrait of a man gripping a sword in one hand as he looks to the side, the sleeve of his kimono caught between his teeth. In landscape above shows a street scene with a large torii gate at right. Nicely detailed with fine line work in the hair.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Vertical center fold, now flattened. Most prints have a few small holes and thinning spots or losses at corners, repaired, blends well. Slight soiling and creasing. Please see photos for a sense of individual condition. Generally in good condition overall.