Early Edo Woodblocks - Handsome design from a group of early Edo era woodblocks by 18th and 19th century master artists such as Hokusai, Eizan, Eisen, Toyokuni I, and others. This terrific selection of illustrations includes beauties, kabuki portraits, and scenes from everyday life, depicting traditional tales and novels, as well as the new "floating world," in wonderful detail. This is a terrific offering of classic, early designs, and a wonderful opportunity to add a work by a renowned ukiyo-e artist to any collection.

Special detail - Notice the human feet of the ox, played by two stage hands, with a mesh panel in the animal's neck to see out.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 15" x 20 3/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Two separate panels, backed with paper. Small losses and wormholes, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and rubbing, a few creases. Please see photos for details.