Nakamura Shikan II as a Letter Carrier, 1833

by Kunisada (1786 - 1864

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Nakamura Shikan II as a Letter Carrier, 1833 by Kunisada (1786 - 1864

Original Kunisada (1786 - 1864 Japanese Woodblock Print
Nakamura Shikan II as a Letter Carrier, 1833

Kunisada's Small Kabuki Portraits - Handsome design from a series of small format kabuki portraits of the actor Nakamura Shikan II by Kunisada. Each print features a head and shoulders portrait of the actor, with an expressive face and nice detail in the clothing. These prints are in the yotsugiri or quarter oban size. An attractive and interesting group from an early Kunisada series.

Special detail - From the play "Sakuradoki Hana no Yoshiwara" at the Nakamura Theater in Edo.

Artist - Kunisada (1786 - 1864

Image Size - 6 3/4" x 4 7/8"

Condition - Good detail. Wrinkling.

Nakamura Shikan II as a Letter Carrier, 1833 by Kunisada (1786 - 1864
Nakamura Shikan II as a Letter Carrier, 1833 by Kunisada (1786 - 1864

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