Fine printing from the respected Tokyo publisher Oedo Mokuhansha - These classic designs were produced by the well known Tokyo publisher Oedo Mokuhansha amidst a resurgence of interest in ukiyo-e. Like many of these traditional businesses, the woodblock print craft was passed down through generations, and the Oedo Mokuhansha company was formed by descendents of an Edo era publisher. These are nice early prints of the highest quality standards and an excellent choice if you are looking for fine old woodblock reprints.

Comments - Terrific kabuki print depicting two sumo wrestlers, their bulky frames filling the page. The man at right smiles over his shoulder at his companion, who looks off into the distance, clutching a towel in his hand. Wonderfully expressive figures with a subtle, distressed gray mica background. Rarely seen in reprint.

Artist - Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

Image Size - 15" x 9 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Tiny ink mark near upper right. Please see photos for details. Good overall.