Anthology of Actor Portraits Past and Present - Handsome print of actor portraits from a series done by Toyokuni III in 1862 - 1863. He grouped actors together by family or clan, designing single, diptych, and triptych images to accommodate the number of portraits needed for each grouping. The cheerful yellow background creates a nice contrast with the vibrant colors of the portraits, which are nicely drawn and beautifully printed. An interesting series that we don't often see.

Actors of the Nakamura Line - In the left panel from top to bottom, the actors are Nakamura Nakazo I as Sekimori Sekibei, Nakazo II as Ono Sadakuro, and Tsuruzo I as Kawahori Yasushi (?). In the center panel from top to bottom, the actors are Nakamura Denkuro III as the yakko (footman) Tanzen, Denkuro IV as Abe Yasuna, and Denkuro V as Kyogen Saruwaka. In the right panel from top to bottom, the actors are Nakamura Denkuro I as Kobayashi no Asahina, Denkuro II as Kishida Mitsunari, and Shichisaburo I as Asama Tomoe Jinnojo.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Some prints have slight soiling or ink offsetting, or a few light creases. Please see photos for details. Generally in good condition overall.