Osaka Prints - Produced in the Kansai region, including
Distinctly different artistic styles also emerged in Edo and
Much like the style of the prints, the demand for ukiyo-e in the cities of
Comments - Dramatic kabuki scene of a beauty being accosted on a dock next to a pleasure boat. She tumbles backwards holding up what may be a hairpin as the rogue at right carefully examines the sleeve he ripped from her kimono. At left, a man clutches a small drawstring bag between his teeth, looking up with a worried expression. A crescent moon surrounded by a black shadow glows in the sky above, and buildings line the opposite shore. An intriguing subject.
Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Image Size - 13 1/2" x 27 5/8"
Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few wormholes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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