The Tokugawa Shoguns, 1875

by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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The Tokugawa Shoguns, 1875 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Original Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Tokugawa Shoguns, 1875

Comments - Handsome group portrait of the fifteen shoguns of the Tokugawa Shogunate. At top center, the first Shogun Ieyasu sits on a platform, wearing a black robe and tall court cap. a staff of office in his hand. The fifteenth and final Tokugawa Shogun, Yoshinobu, sits on a chair at lower right, wearing a purple jacket over a red button-front shirt tucked into green pants, and black boots. Two other figures wears armor, while the rest are attired in court clothing. A handsome depiction of this noble lineage.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Image Size - 14" x 27 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Thinning along fold at edge of center panel, small tear at edge, a couple holes, repaired. Slight soiling and ink offsetting, a few creases, rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

The Tokugawa Shoguns, 1875 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)
The Tokugawa Shoguns, 1875 by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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