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Original woodcut. Original woodcut.

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika (1835–1900)
Title: Gofudoki kabuki no hon yomi
Year: 1884

Scene from the theatrical drama Gofudoki kabuki no hon yomi. Specifically, the triptych depicts the episode titled "Tenmokuzan uchijini no ba" (that is, the battle to the death and the death on Mount Tenmoku). The actors portrayed on the three panels are Iwai Shijaku IV, Sukedakaya Takasuke IV and Ichikawa Danjuro IX.

Premium finishes: use of embossing and browning.

Condition: good; slight stain on the upper right panel.

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Xilografia originale. Original woodcut.

Artista: Toyohara Kunichika (1835–1900)
Titolo: Gofudoki kabuki no hon yomi
Anno: 1884

Scena dal dramma teatrale Gofudoki kabuki no hon yomi. Nello specifico, il trittico raffigura l'episodio intitolato "Tenmokuzan uchijini no ba" (ovvero la battaglia all'ultimo sangue e la morte sul Monte Tenmoku). Gli attori ritratti sui tre pannelli sono Iwai Shijaku IV, Sukedakaya Takasuke IV e Ichikawa Danjuro IX.

Finiture di pregio: uso di goffratura e brunitura.

Condizioni: sostenuto, Leggera macchia nel pannello di destra in alto.
 

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Gofudoki kabuki no hon yomi - Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) - Japan -  Meiji period (1868-1912)

Good condition - 35.5 cm

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Original woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika (1835–1900), titled Gofudoki kabuki no hon yomi, 1884, Meiji period, Japan, a three-panel triptych measuring 71 cm wide by 35.5 cm high in good condition.

Gofudoki kabuki no hon yomi - Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

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Original woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika (1835–1900), titled Gofudoki kabuki no hon yomi, 1884, Meiji period, Japan, a three-panel triptych measuring 71 cm wide by 35.5 cm high in good condition.

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