Yushima: Sawamura Tanosuke III as Oka, 1863

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Yushima: Sawamura Tanosuke III as Oka, 1863 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Yushima: Sawamura Tanosuke III as Oka, 1863

Series; Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital

Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital - Great design from a series pairing kabuki actors with famous views of Edo. Published between 1863 and 1865, Toyokuni III contributed sixteen designs before his death, with Kunichika creating the rest of the prints for the series. These attractive images feature large, well-detailed figures in front of classic landscapes and city scenes from the Eastern Capital. Toyokuni III's student Kunihisa contributed the backgrounds for his images. A rarely seen series and a great choice for a kabuki enthusiast. 

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14" x 9 1/2"

Condition - This print with good color and excellent detail as shown. A few wormholes, repaired. Some prints have slight soiling, a few creases, or a few spots. Please see photos for details.

Yushima: Sawamura Tanosuke III as Oka, 1863 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Yushima: Sawamura Tanosuke III as Oka, 1863 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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