Oshu Adachigahara: Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Hachimataro Yoshiie, 1852

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Oshu Adachigahara: Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Hachimataro Yoshiie, 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Oshu Adachigahara: Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Hachimataro Yoshiie, 1852

Comments - Handsome kabuki portrait of Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Hachimataro (Minamoto no) Yoshiie looking over his shoulder with a slight frown, his brows furrowed. He grips a naginata in one hand, dressed in a formal robe patterned with bird motifs, blossoms, and yellow vines, a yellow court cap tied under his chin with a tasseled cord. The red title cartouche at upper right is framed with paulownia, tiny gourds, and butterflies. A fine, expressive figure set against a softly shaded night sky.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Small repair, a few marks. Please see photos for details.

Oshu Adachigahara: Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Hachimataro Yoshiie, 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Oshu Adachigahara: Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Hachimataro Yoshiie, 1852 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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