Couple at Night, 1855

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Couple at Night, 1855 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Couple at Night, 1855

Comments - Interesting kabuki scene of a couple outside at night. The young man looks up at the sky with a grimace, his brows furrowed, gripping his sword at his side. His red outer kimono has been pushed down, revealing a kimono patterned with unrolling scrolls tucked into gray pants with floral medallions. The beauty kneels beside him, watching warily over her shoulder as she waves her kimono sleeve. She has a striped apron tied over her blue and gray print kimono, tied with a black obi that reverses to a red tie-dyed design. Behind them, a fence of pointed bamboo rises above a grassy slope with a rocky base. An intriguing image, nicely detailed with burnishing in the obi and black kimono collar.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 19 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few small holes, repaired. Slight creasing and soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Couple at Night, 1855 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Couple at Night, 1855 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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