Feeding Fish from a Boat, 1858

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Feeding Fish from a Boat, 1858 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Feeding Fish from a Boat, 1858

Comments - Attractive image of a beauty feeding koi from a boat, tossing mochi (rice cakes) to them from a bag. She smiles happily as she watches the fish come to the surface, three fighting over the same treat at left. The man in the front of the boat grins up at her, while the fellow in the center frowns unhappily, tapping his closed fan against his palm. A boatman poles the craft through the water, blossoming iris lining the shore with a wooden walkway built out over them. A charming summer subject with fine bokashi shading.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 29 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Stitching holes at one side of each panel, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few spots and creases, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details.

Feeding Fish from a Boat, 1858 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Feeding Fish from a Boat, 1858 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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