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 - From left, the actors are Iwai Shijaku I as Kiku-no-Mae, Ichikawa Ebizo V as a musician, and Sawamura Tossho I as Okabe no Rokuyata in the play "Ichi-no-Tani Futaba Gunki."

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 29 1/4" + top margin as shown

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