Nakamura Jakuemon III as Oshichi, 1927

by Shunsen Natori (1886 - 1960)

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Nakamura Jakuemon III as Oshichi, 1927  by Shunsen Natori (1886 - 1960)

Original Shunsen Natori (1886 - 1960) Japanese Woodblock Print
Nakamura Jakuemon III as Oshichi, 1927

Series; Creative Prints, Collection of Portraits by Shunsen
Opening at only $79!

Nakamura Jakuemon III as Oshichi, 1927 - Intriguing portrait of Nakamura Jakuemon III as Yaoya Oshichi, a tragic young beauty who is sentenced to death after starting a large fire. The scene depicts "ningyoburi," a style of acting imitating the exaggerated motions of puppets. Two shadowy assistants dressed from head to toe in black act as puppeteers, giving the illusion of manipulating the performer. Oshichi wears a beautiful kimono striped in soft violet, dark and light blue, and white, her long sleeves and colorful tie-dyed obi flowing around her as she moves. Beautifully detailed with swirling baren marks in the light gray background and soft pink shading on her face. This fantastic design is from Shunsen's "Creative Prints, Collection of Portraits by Shunsen," a series lavishly published by Watanabe in a limited edition of only 150 prints. A fascinating design.

Publisher - Watanabe, with "Watanabe ko" seal impressed at lower left
Sealed - Signed "Shunsen" with red "Shunsen" seal in subject, with artist's "Natori" red seal of approval at lower left edge.

Artist - Shunsen Natori (1886 - 1960)

Image Size - 15" x 10 1/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Creasing, toning, and soiling, a few stains, small thinning spot at bottom edge. Please see photos for details.

Nakamura Jakuemon III as Oshichi, 1927  by Shunsen Natori (1886 - 1960)
Nakamura Jakuemon III as Oshichi, 1927  by Shunsen Natori (1886 - 1960)

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