The Syllable He: Nakamura Nakataro as Onodera Junai

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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The Syllable He: Nakamura Nakataro as Onodera Junai by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Syllable He: Nakamura Nakataro as Onodera Junai

Series; The Night Attack of the Loyal Retainers, 1866

The Night Attack of the Loyal Retainers - Handsome design from Kunichika's 1866 series "The Night Attack of the Loyal Retainers" (Gishi uchi-iri no zue), which pairs half-length kabuki portraits with insets showing an action scene from the night attack on Moronao's mansion, in kana syllabary order. The large expressive figures are nicely detailed and set off by a deep red background. The portraits extend up over the insets, adding a sense of depth. A rarely seen, early Kunichika 47 ronin series. A nice choice for a Kunichika collector or anyone interested in the "Kanadehon Chushingura."

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 3/8" x 8 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight toning and soiling, a few marks. Please see photos for details.

The Syllable He: Nakamura Nakataro as Onodera Junai by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
The Syllable He: Nakamura Nakataro as Onodera Junai by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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