Nishiki-e - In 1919, the publisher Fuzoku emaki zuga kankokai produced a series of woodblock reprints of designs by famous ukiyo-e artists which were released in folios. Each volume featured several prints, along with advertisements for products and upcoming kabuki plays in the back. The series was called "Nishiki-e," which literally means "brocade picture," a term referring to multicolored Japanese woodblock prints (see examples of covers below, not included). Includes some subjects rarely seen in reprint. These Taisho era reprints are beautifully printed, with crisp line work and attractive coloring. A great opportunity to purchase a classic ukiyo-e reprint from an interesting format.

Great kabuki triple portrait featuring the actors Otani Hirotsugu, Iwai Hanshiro, and Ichikawa Danjuro. At the bottom, Danjuro grips his sword with an angry frown as he looks at the man at right, who has a plaid cloth clenched between his teeth. Above them, a beauty looks into the distance. Nice expressive figures in a handsome composition. We've never seen this subject in reprint before.

Artist - Shunei (1762 - 1819)

Image Size - 12 3/8" x 8 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse at side from original folio mounting. Faint toning. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.