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Magnificent original Japanese print:
Toyohara KUNICHIKA - Ichikawa Sadanji I as Soga no Gorō (1880)
Dimensions: 24 x 35.5 cm
Provenance: T. SAKAI - Tokyo (official seal)

Very good condition for its age (a few light folds easily reversible)

Born in Edo (now Tokyo), he began learning drawing from childhood.
He became famous for his prints depicting actors and scenes from Kabuki theater.
His style is characterized by bright colors, strong expressions, and dynamic compositions.
He is regarded as one of the last great masters of ukiyo-e in Japan.

Magnifique estampe japonaise originale : 
Toyohara KUNICHIKA - Ichikawa Sadanji I as Soga no Gorô (1880)
Dimension : 24 x 35,5cm
Provenance : T. SAKAI - Tokyo (tampon officiel)

Très bon état pour son âge (quelques légères pliures facilement réversibles)

Né à Edo (aujourd’hui Tokyo), il commence à apprendre le dessin dès son enfance.
Il devient célèbre pour ses estampes représentant les acteurs et les scènes de théâtre kabuki.
Son style se caractérise par des couleurs vives, des expressions fortes et des compositions dynamiques.
Il est considéré comme l’un des derniers grands maîtres de l’ukiyo-e au Japon.


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Ukiyo-e / Original Japanese print "Ichikawa Sadanji I as Soga no Gorō" - Paper - Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Good condition - 35.5 cm

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Original Japanese paper-based woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika, titled Ichikawa Sadanji I as Soga no Gorô, Meiji period (1868–1912), 24 × 35.5 cm, provenance T. SAKAI Tokyo, in good condition.

Ukiyo-e / Original Japanese print "Ichikawa Sadanji I as Soga no Gorō" - Paper - Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

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Original Japanese paper-based woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika, titled Ichikawa Sadanji I as Soga no Gorô, Meiji period (1868–1912), 24 × 35.5 cm, provenance T. SAKAI Tokyo, in good condition.

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