Sawamura Chojuro V as Munesada, 1850

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Sawamura Chojuro V as Munesada, 1850 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Sawamura Chojuro V as Munesada, 1850

Comments - Handsome kabuki portrait of Sawamura Chojuro V as the nobleman Munesada in the play "Tsumoru Koi Yuki no Seki no To" at the Kawarazaki Theater. He sits on a cushion leaning against a black lacquer armrest, frowning unhappily. He wears an elegant coat with a pleated collar, patterned with tiny gourds, over a geometric print kimono, his hair pulled back into a thick topknot tied with cord. Piles of firewood are stacked on the ground in front of him, with an axe resting atop the brush. Attractively colored with a nicely detailed setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 9 3/8"

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Backed with paper. Small U-shaped tear, hole, repaired. Slight rippling. Please see photos for details.

Sawamura Chojuro V as Munesada, 1850 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Sawamura Chojuro V as Munesada, 1850 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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