The Number 5 (Go) for Five Chivalrous Men (Gonin Otoko): Iwai Kumesaburo III, Kataoka Gado II, Ichikawa Kodanji IV, Nakamura Fukusuke I, and Bando Hikosaburo V

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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The Number 5 (Go) for Five Chivalrous Men (Gonin Otoko): Iwai Kumesaburo III, Kataoka Gado II, Ichikawa Kodanji IV, Nakamura Fukusuke I, and Bando Hikosaburo V by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Number 5 (Go) for Five Chivalrous Men (Gonin Otoko): Iwai Kumesaburo III, Kataoka Gado II, Ichikawa Kodanji IV, Nakamura Fukusuke I, and Bando Hikosaburo V

Series; After the Seven Iroha, 1856

After the Seven Iroha - Attractive design from an 1856 Toyokuni III series pairing kabuki scenes with numbers. These lively images feature expressive figures in handsomely detailed settings. Nicely colored, many include deluxe printing techniques such as bokashi shading or embossing. The red title cartouche at upper right appears to emerge from a demon's mouth, with a text panel next to it in the form of a scroll unrolling. The series is very similar to Toyokuni III's "Seven Variations of the Iroha" from the same year. A great example of Toyokuni III's fine kabuki prints.

After the Seven Iroha - Attractive design from a Toyokuni III series pairing kabuki scenes with numbers. These lively images feature expressive figures in handsomely detailed settings. Nicely colored, many include deluxe printing techniques such as bokashi shading or embossing. The red title cartouche at upper right appears to emerge from a demon's mouth, with a text panel next to it in the form of a scroll unrolling. The series is very similar to Toyokuni III's "Seven Variations of the Iroha" from the same year. A great example of Toyokuni III's fine kabuki prints.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 8 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Slight soiling, a few small spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

The Number 5 (Go) for Five Chivalrous Men (Gonin Otoko): Iwai Kumesaburo III, Kataoka Gado II, Ichikawa Kodanji IV, Nakamura Fukusuke I, and Bando Hikosaburo V by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
The Number 5 (Go) for Five Chivalrous Men (Gonin Otoko): Iwai Kumesaburo III, Kataoka Gado II, Ichikawa Kodanji IV, Nakamura Fukusuke I, and Bando Hikosaburo V by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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