Toriyama Akisaku Raising a Fist

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Toriyama Akisaku Raising a Fist  by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Toriyama Akisaku Raising a Fist

Series; One Hundred Roles of Baiko

One Hundred Roles of Baiko - In 1893, Kunichika was commissioned to create the series "One Hundred Roles of Baiko," chronicling the diverse characters played by the famous actor Onoe Kikugoro V, whose pen name was "Baiko." These fantastic prints feature a large portrait of Kikugoro V in one of his major roles, along with a small scene showing a supporting actor from the same play. These exquisite images were printed to the highest standards, using expensive techniques and materials such as burnishing, embossing, and mica. Beautifully drawn and composed, each print demonstrates Kunichika's skill in creating expressive characters, bringing each role to life on the page. A great choice for a kabuki enthusiast or Kunichika collector.

Toriyama Akisaku Raising a Fist - Handsome portrait of Baiko as the young Toriyama Akisaku, angrily raising his fist above his head. He seems about to smash it down on a jar at lower left with water flowing over the edge. His lips are firmly set in a frown, and his hair is pulled back into a thick ponytail tied with white cord. He wears a bright pink kimono bordered with blossoms and flowing water, tucked into diamond print hakama pants. The inset above shows Nakamura Shikan IV as a worried-looking woman leaning on one arm, her long hair flowing loosely over her back. Nicely detailed with fine line work in the hair and embossing in the pink kimono trim and the beauty's white collar.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 9" x 13 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. One small thinning spot, repaired, blends well. Slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Toriyama Akisaku Raising a Fist  by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Toriyama Akisaku Raising a Fist  by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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