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.

Ichikawa Ebizo V as a Samurai, 1832 - Handsome kabuki portrait of Ichikawa Ebizo V as a samurai scowling angrily, a folding fan in one hand and a blue cloth in the other. He leans back on one knee, wearing a yellow and rust gourd print kamishimo over a light blue kimono with darker blue and white plaid insets. His hair is pulled back into a topknot with wings combed backwards on either side. A nice design.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 15” x 9 7/8”

Condition - With excellent color and detail. A few holes, repaired. Some faint soiling. Please see photos for details.