Drastic Price Reduction Moved to Clearance, Act Fast!

by Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

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Drastic Price Reduction Moved to Clearance, Act Fast! by Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Drastic Price Reduction Moved to Clearance, Act Fast!

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Sharaku - Not much is known about the woodblock print artist Toshusai Sharaku, who specialized in kabuki portraits. His career spanned only ten months from 1794 to 1795, with around 150 prints known. Unlike his contemporaries, Sharaku did not idealize his subjects, instead creating realistic portrayals that were not always flattering, and his prints were not a popular success at the time. His best works convey a rare perceptivity, with a psychological insight and a deep understanding of the dramatic nature of the roles and the actors he depicted. Sharaku left behind a body of masterworks of ukiyo-e kabuki portraiture that remained unrecognized until a century after his death.

Comments - Wonderful Sharaku portrait of Tanimura Torazo as Washizuka Yaheiji, the wicked servant of the Yurugi family in the kabuki drama "Koi Nyobo Somewake Tazuna." He grips the handle of his katana, scowling and biting his lower lip, his face contorted with rage. He wears a black kamishimo over a light brown kimono, the shoulder and sleeve bearing the Torazo family crest. A fine expressive image.

Artist - Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

Image Size - 14 3/4" x 9 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Please see photos for details.

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Prints are identified as original or reprint, and artist information is offered when known. We include excellent photos of each print, as well as a brief condition report.

While you're shopping, keep in mind that some condition issues could simply be framed out, some could be easily repaired, and others just allow you to enjoy owning a 19th century original at a bargain price. Of course, many prints are in excellent condition, just needing to be cleared out.

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Drastic Price Reduction Moved to Clearance, Act Fast! by Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)
Drastic Price Reduction Moved to Clearance, Act Fast! by Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

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