The Plover Jewel River: Toyooka of the Okamotoya, circa 1823

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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The Plover Jewel River: Toyooka of the Okamotoya, circa 1823 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Plover Jewel River: Toyooka of the Okamotoya, circa 1823

Series; Six Jewel Rivers
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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.

The Plover Jewel River: Toyooka of the Okamotoya, circa 1823 - Beautiful design from a series pairing courtesans with the famous Six Jewel Rivers. Each beauty appears with her kamuro or child apprentice. A border of clouds separates the figures from an aizuri-e or all blue background of the featured river. A rare Kunisada beauty series.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 10" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Small loss at corner, stitching holes at side, a few wormholes, repaired. Creasing, soiling, slight toning and rubbing. Please see photos for details.

The Plover Jewel River: Toyooka of the Okamotoya, circa 1823 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
The Plover Jewel River: Toyooka of the Okamotoya, circa 1823 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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