Early Edo Woodblocks - Handsome design from a group of early Edo era woodblocks by 18th and 19th century master artists such as Hokusai, Eizan, Eisen, Toyokuni I, and others. This terrific selection of illustrations includes beauties, kabuki portraits, and scenes from everyday life, depicting traditional tales and novels, as well as the new "floating world," in wonderful detail. This is a terrific offering of classic, early designs, and a wonderful opportunity to add a work by a renowned ukiyo-e artist to any collection.

Struggling with a Giant Carp - Fantastic kabuki scene of two men wrestling with an enormous carp as they stand on the shore, each gripping the fish with one hand. At right, a beauty looks at them with disdain as she holds a sword. Spectacular kabuki scenes involving catching a giant carp are known as "koi tsukami." A terrific image with expressive figures and fine detail in the intricate scales of the fish.

Artist - Toyokuni I (1769 - 1825)

Image Size - 12 3/4" x 17 1/2" + left margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Losses and small tears at edges, a few holes, repaired. Toning, slight soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.