At a Temple at Night, 1856

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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At a Temple at Night, 1856 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
At a Temple at Night, 1856

Comments - Handsome scene from the kabuki play "Hitokanade Kodakara Soga" of a princess, a samurai, and a monk at a temple near the water's edge. The beauty Tatsuhime, the daughter of the warrior Tokimasa, smiles happily as she holds up a banner with the Minamoto paulownia crest near the top. She looks back over her shoulder at the samurai Shimizu Kanja Yoshitaka, who frowns unhappily, dressed in a magnificent dragon print kimono over a suit of armor trimmed with fringe. At left, the monk Tochibo Hoin leans forward with a distressed expression as he tucks up the back of his robe. Stone lanterns lead to the shrine at right, which appears to have been vandalized, with sliding panels lying on the floor and verandah. Rugged rocks frame a view of the water at left beneath the night sky. An intriguing subject with a nicely detailed setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14" x 29 1/2" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color as shown. Three separate panels. Vertical fold near right edge of each panel. Slight separation at ends of folds, a few small holes, repaired. Slight soiling, a few light creases, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

At a Temple at Night, 1856 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
At a Temple at Night, 1856 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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