Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Take, the Morning-glory Seller, 1852

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Take, the Morning-glory Seller, 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Take, the Morning-glory Seller, 1852

From an untitled series of actor portraits on lanterns

Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Take, the Morning-glory Seller, 1852 - Handsome kabuki portrait of Ichimura Uzaemon XII as the morning-glory seller, Take. He looks over his shoulder with a surprised expression, his eyes wide. He wears a blue tie-dyed kimono over a black undergarment, a dotted towel draped over his shoulder. The portrait takes the form of an inset on the side of a paper lantern, set against a gray night sky. An interesting format detailed with embossing on the folds of the lantern.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14" x 9 5/8" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Small repair, wrinkling at corners, light soiling. Please see photos for details.

Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Take, the Morning-glory Seller, 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Ichimura Uzaemon XII as Take, the Morning-glory Seller, 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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