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Futakawa, 1855 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Futakawa, 1855

Series; The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido by Two Brushes

Futakawa, 1855 - Intriguing design from a Tokaido series jointly designed by Hiroshige and Toyokuni III between 1854 - 1857. Hiroshige created the landscape backgrounds while Toyokuni III designed the large figures in the foreground. In the foreground a woman berates a young beauty, screaming angrily at her and threatening her, her hand raised beneath her kimono sleeve. The women are dressed in identical plum colored kimono with white sleeves patterned with Genji symbols and feathery greens. The beauty cowers beneath her sleeves, a basket of greens on the ground before her. The landscape shows a beautiful view of a rocky hill topped with tall pine trees overlooking the ocean, with white sails dotting the water. Lovely shading in the water and sky, and fine wood grain impression. A fascinating image from this attractive series.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9 1/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Toned as shown. A couple small holes repaired. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Futakawa, 1855 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Futakawa, 1855 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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