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Bando Aizo by Buncho (active 1765 - 1792)

Original Buncho (active 1765 - 1792) Japanese Woodblock Print
Bando Aizo

Series; Picture Book of Stage Fans (Ehon butai ogi)

Picture Book of Stage Fans - Terrific kabuki actor portrait from a collaborative three volume work titled "Picture Book of Stage Fans," featuring designs by Shunsho and Buncho. Published in 1770, these marvelous woodblocks capture the intense expressions and elaborate costumes and makeup of actors in popular kabuki roles, with an interesting compositional technique of a fan-shaped border in most of the prints. Considered a masterwork of Japanese actor prints, these portraits were part of a new trend in creating actor images with individualized features and expressive faces that more closely resembled the real actor, rather than the idealized portraits the predominated the genre earlier. These handsome prints feature soft colors and fine detail, making them a great choice for kabuki collectors.

Artist - Buncho (active 1765 - 1792)

Image Size - Approximately 9 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with thin paper. Soiling, slight rubbing. A few prints have small stains. Please see photos for details. Generally in good condition overall.

Bando Aizo by Buncho (active 1765 - 1792)
Bando Aizo by Buncho (active 1765 - 1792)

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