Actors in Ichi-no-Tani Futaba Gunki, 1841

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Actors in Ichi-no-Tani Futaba Gunki, 1841 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Actors in Ichi-no-Tani Futaba Gunki, 1841

Comments - Attractive print featuring portraits of six kabuki actors in the play "Ichi-no-Tani Futaba Gunki." The actors are reflected in lacquer mirrors draped with scraps of tie-dyed cloth. At left from top to bottom, the actors are Iwai Tojaku I as the wife Sagami (TL), Ichikawa Ebizo V as Koguya Yahei (CL), and Iwai Shijaku I as Otsuma (BL). At right from top to bottom, the actors are Sawamura Tossho I as Kumagai Naozane (TR), Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Minamoto no Yoshitsune (CR), and Sawamura Tossho I as Hachirobei (BR). A handsome design in an interesting format.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Stitching holes at side, small loss at corner, a few wormholes, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and rubbing, a few creases. Please see photos for details.

Actors in Ichi-no-Tani Futaba Gunki, 1841 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Actors in Ichi-no-Tani Futaba Gunki, 1841 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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