Series; Anthology of Actor Portraits Past and Present
Anthology of Actor Portraits Past and Present - Handsome print of actor portraits from a series done by Toyokuni III in 1862 - 1863. He grouped actors together by family or clan, designing single, diptych, and triptych images to accommodate the number of portraits needed for each grouping. The cheerful yellow background creates a nice contrast with the vibrant colors of the portraits, which are nicely drawn and beautifully printed. An interesting series that we don't often see.
A Parisian Collector - From an interesting group of nearly 200 prints that we just purchased from a Parisian estate. Included are some rare Meiji triptychs as well as a large selection of single subjects by Yoshitoshi, Hiroshige II, Kyosai, Kuniyoshi, Toyokuni III and others. The collection is especially notable for condition. The prints are crisp, clean, and beautiful - none have been displayed. These old estates are a great source for clean, hard to find designs.
Actors from the Ichikawa Line, 1863 - Handsome print of actor portraits from a series done by Toyokuni III in 1862 - 1863. He grouped actors together by family or clan, designing single, diptych, and triptych images to accommodate the number of portraits needed for each grouping. The cheerful yellow background creates a nice contrast with the vibrant colors of the portraits, which are nicely drawn and beautifully printed. From top to bottom, the left panel features Ichikawa Danzo I as Chiyo, Danzo III as Sawai Matagoro, Danzo II as churo Onoe. From top to bottom, the center panel includes Ichikawa Danzo IV as Sato Masakiyo, Danzo V as Shunkan, and Danzo VI as Kudo Suketsune. From top to bottom, the right panel shows Ichikawa Dannosuke III as Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa, Kuzo III as Yokokawa Kakuhan, and Dannosuke V as Hakoomaru. Includes embossing in the white kimono and white kimono collars, and burnishing in the black kimono.
Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28 5/8"
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight soiling, light ink offsetting, faint toning at edges, a few light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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