Actors Bowing, 1887

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Actors Bowing, 1887 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Actors Bowing, 1887

Comments - Handsome triptych featuring three kabuki actors bowing before a performance. From left, the actors are Ichikawa Danjuro IX, Nakamura Fukusuke IV, and Nakamura Shikan IV. The two men at right smile and grin at Danjuro, but he frowns back at them, a folding fan in his hand. A verse runs across the top of the panels. Nicely detailed with allover cloth embossing in the background, fine line work in the hair, and burnishing in the two black kimono.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14" x 27 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Small loss at edge, a couple small holes, repaired. Toning, slight soiling, a few spots, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Actors Bowing, 1887 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Actors Bowing, 1887 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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