Shinagawa: Shirai Gonpachi, circa 1845

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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Shinagawa: Shirai Gonpachi, circa 1845 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
Shinagawa: Shirai Gonpachi, circa 1845

Series; The Fifty-three Pairs for the Tokaido Road

The Fifty-three Pairs for the Tokaido Road - Around 1845, Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and Toyokuni III (Kunisada) contributed designs to a Tokaido series titled "The Fifty-three Pairs (or Parallels) for the Tokaido Road." The series featured images of historical figures, legends, and ghost stories associated with the different stations along this famous route. The series title appears in a black cartouche at upper right, with a narrative in an inset at left, and a scene illustrating the story below. An interesting take on the classic Tokaido series, these prints feature lively and animated designs of warriors and beauties or ghosts and spirits, instead of typical travelers, bringing the highway to life. A great choice for a collector interested in Japanese tales and legends.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14" x 8 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Vertical fold at side, a few small repairs, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details.

Shinagawa: Shirai Gonpachi, circa 1845 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Shinagawa: Shirai Gonpachi, circa 1845 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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