The Tokugawa Shogunate, 1891

by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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The Tokugawa Shogunate, 1891 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Original Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Tokugawa Shogunate, 1891

Comments - Intriguing triptych depicting the wives of the fifteen Tokugawa shoguns admiring a large scroll featuring portraits of the shoguns themselves. The women are gathered in a palace room, which opens onto a beautiful garden with a waterfall at left. Each is wears the appropriate dress and hairstyle for her era, and is identified with a small yellow name cartouche. A fascinating subject with attractive color and detail.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. One tiny hole, repaired, blends well. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

The Tokugawa Shogunate, 1891 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)
The Tokugawa Shogunate, 1891 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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