Dainagon Tsunenobu, Poet No. 71

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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Dainagon Tsunenobu, Poet No. 71 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
Dainagon Tsunenobu, Poet No. 71

Series; Comparison of the Ogura One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, circa 1847

Comparison of the Ogura One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each -  Handsome design from a terrific series pairing a verse from the best-loved collection of Japanese poetry, "The One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each," with figures from Japanese history or theater. Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and Kunisada each designed prints for the series. Divided into two parts, the first group of prints features a poem next to the series title, while the second half includes a fan-shaped inset with a portrait of the featured poet. A wonderful and unusual series with great designs by the top artists of the mid-19th century. These prints would make great additions to any ukiyo-e collection.

Dainagon Tsunenobu, Poet No. 71 - Terrific scene from the kabuki play "Seishu Akogi ga ura." Akogi no Heiji is about to be arrested for fishing in sacred waters. He stands on the shore with a fishing net draped over one arm, lifting his hat high above his head as he peers into the water. Heigawara Jirozo watches him from the foliage at right, scowling angrily at the fisherman's violation, ready to capture the criminal. The verse by the features poet, Dainagon Tsunenobu (Minamoto no Tsunenobu), reads:

When the evening comes,
From the rice leaves at my gate,
Gentle knocks are heard,
And, into my round rush-hut,
Enters autumn's roaming breeze.

Beautiful detail in this handsome design.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 3/8" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Partially backed with paper. Stitching holes at left side, a few wormholes and small holes, repaired. Toning, slight soiling and creasing, mark near bottom edge. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Dainagon Tsunenobu, Poet No. 71 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Dainagon Tsunenobu, Poet No. 71 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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