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.

Scene from Murasaki ni Somete Yoshibei, 1835 - From right, the actors are Bando Hikosaburo IV as Ume no Yoshibei and Iwai Shijaku I as his wife, Komume, in a scene from "Murasaki ni Somete Yoshibei" at the Nakamura Theater.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/2" x 19 3/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Two separate panels. Thinning along vertical fold at edge, a few holes, repaired. Creasing and wrinkling, slight toning and soiling, a few stains. Please see photos for details.