Nakamura Shikan IV and Kataoka Nizaemon VIII and Greeting the Audience, 1860

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Nakamura Shikan IV and Kataoka Nizaemon VIII and Greeting the Audience, 1860 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Nakamura Shikan IV and Kataoka Nizaemon VIII and Greeting the Audience, 1860

Comments - Handsome kabuki portrait of the actors Nakamura Shikan IV and Kataoka Nizaemon VIII greeting the audience in a kojo or formal stage announcement. The men bow respectfully, their hands on the ground before them, Kataoka Nizaemon at right looking up with a strange grimace. Text fills the space above, set against a softly shaded blue and white striped background with two large crests.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 3/4" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight toning, a few spots and creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Nakamura Shikan IV and Kataoka Nizaemon VIII and Greeting the Audience, 1860 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Nakamura Shikan IV and Kataoka Nizaemon VIII and Greeting the Audience, 1860 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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