The Paragon of Flowers, Plum Blossoms at Night: Ichikawa Ichizo III, 1858

by Shunpusha (active circa 1850s)

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The Paragon of Flowers, Plum Blossoms at Night: Ichikawa Ichizo III, 1858 by Shunpusha (active circa 1850s)

Original Shunpusha (active circa 1850s) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Paragon of Flowers, Plum Blossoms at Night: Ichikawa Ichizo III, 1858

Comments - Handsome kabuki portrait of the actor Ichikawa Ichizo III under a plum tree at night. He frowns unhappily as he looks up, a green robe draped over the shoulder of his striped kimono. The ancient tree fills the background, the white blossoms and buds contrasting nicely with the night sky and the bold calligraphic forms of the branches. An attractive design.

Artist - Shunpusha (active circa 1850s)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 9 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. A few small repairs, slight rubbing. Please see photos for details.

The Paragon of Flowers, Plum Blossoms at Night: Ichikawa Ichizo III, 1858 by Shunpusha (active circa 1850s)
The Paragon of Flowers, Plum Blossoms at Night: Ichikawa Ichizo III, 1858 by Shunpusha (active circa 1850s)

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