Playful Beauty and Nobleman on Horseback, 1853

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Playful Beauty and Nobleman on Horseback, 1853 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Playful Beauty and Nobleman on Horseback, 1853

Comments - Charming kabuki scene of a beauty playfully tugging on the rope lead of a nobleman's horse, preventing him from leaving. She tumbles backwards with the effort, falling back on one hand as she smiles at her companion, her floral outer robe spreading out onto the ground around her. The nobleman stares back at her with a solemn frown, holding the striped reins of his lively dappled horse. At left, a guard scratches his head with a puzzled expression, a black lacquer water dipper in his other hand. From left, the actors are Arashi Kichisaburo III, Kataoka Gado II, and Onoe Kikujiro II. An interesting and attractive subject with soft shading in the night sky and fine embossing in the beauty's white robe.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 29 1/4" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight separation along vertical folds near left edge of two panels, a few small wormholes and holes, repaired. Soiling, a few creases, slight rubbing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Playful Beauty and Nobleman on Horseback, 1853 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Playful Beauty and Nobleman on Horseback, 1853 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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