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The Tamasho Restaurant, 1853 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)  and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Tamasho Restaurant, 1853

Series; Famous Restaurants of the Eastern Capital

Famous Restaurants of the Eastern Capital - Handsome print from a collaborative series by Toyokuni III and Hiroshige, published between 1852 and 1853. Toyokuni III created the large actor portraits in the foreground, with Hiroshige designing the smaller landscape and still-life insets relating to the featured restaurant or its location. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has many of these images in its collection. These attractive designs are beautifully colored and detailed, making them a great choice for a collector interested in Edo era woodblocks.

The Tamasho Restaurant, 1853 - Great image of Nakayama Bungoro II as Shohei in the classic kabuki play "Benten-musume Meoto-shiranami." He looks to the side with a concerned expression, his brows furrowed. He wears a fantastic coat patterned with horned red and green demons wearing fur loincloths and guarding a palace gate, each clutching a huge iron club. His blue-green hat features a prominent diamond-shaped crest. The landscape by Hiroshige above shows the Tamasho Restaurant near the Imadobashi, with boats along the far shore and cherry blossoms in the distance. A handsome portrait with wonderful detail in the fascinating kimono fabric.

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

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. A few prints have a couple small repairs. Slight soiling. Slight rubbing near edges. Please see photos for individual condition. Nice condition overall.

The Tamasho Restaurant, 1853 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)  and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
The Tamasho Restaurant, 1853 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)  and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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