Fushimi: Tokiwa Gozen

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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Fushimi: Tokiwa Gozen  by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
Fushimi: Tokiwa Gozen

Series; Sixty-nine Post Stations of the Kisokaido Road, 1852 - 1853

Kuniyoshi's Sixty-nine Post Stations of the Kisokaido Road - Terrific print from Kuniyoshi's Kisokaido Road series, published between 1852 and 1853. The Kisokaido Road ran between Edo and Kyoto along a mountainous inland route, as opposed to the Tokaido Road, which followed the coast. Kuniyoshi created one design for each of the sixty-nine stations along the way, plus images for Edo and Kyoto. Each features a well-known figure from history or legend, along with a small inset depicting the station itself. These terrific illustrations feature wonderful detail and handsome settings, many with deluxe printing treatments such as fine bokashi shading or burnishing. A great choice for a Kuniyoshi collector or anyone interested in Japanese history and folklore.

Fushimi: Tokiwa Gozen - Terrific kabuki scene featuring Lady Tokiwa, the widow of Minamoto Yoshitomo, and her children in the snow. Yoshitomo was killed by Taira Kiyomori, and Lady Tokiwa fled with her three sons, but was forced to return when Kiyomori held her mother hostage. Here, the beauty clutches a baby to her chest as he middle son huddles at her side, blowing on his hands to warm them. She shelters her oldest boy under the sleeve of her kimono, holding her snow-covered hat over his head. Snowy pines frame a view of deep blue water and wintry gray sky. A great design from this famous tale, with delicate embossed detail in the beauty's robe.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 9 5/8" x 14"

Condition - With excellent color and detail. One or two tiny holes repaired from reverse. Faint soiling at edges. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.

Fushimi: Tokiwa Gozen  by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Fushimi: Tokiwa Gozen  by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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