Shirabyoshi Dancer and Samurai

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Shirabyoshi Dancer and Samurai by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Shirabyoshi Dancer and Samurai

Comments - Handsome kabuki double portrait of a shirabyoshi dancer and a samurai, the beauty lo9oking over her shoulder with an open-mouthed grin. She wears a violet outer robe patterned with cherry blossoms and streams over several kimono, a tall court cap tied beneath her chin. Her companion looks up at her with an angry frown as he holds a folding fan. Nice expressive figures, detailed with embossing on the white kimono collars.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 9 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Horizontal and vertical centerfolds. Slight soiling and creasing, a few marks. Please see photos for details.

Shirabyoshi Dancer and Samurai by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Shirabyoshi Dancer and Samurai by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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