"Sakura Momiji Ōmi Hakkei" 櫻楓近江八景 1857. - Isshusai Kunikazu (歌川国員) - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Original Kamigata woodcut diptych by Isshusai Kunikazu (active 1848–1868), dating to 1857, with two prints forming the left and centre of a triptych and depicting Kabuki actors Mimasu Daigorō IV as Shimada Heizaemon and Jitsukawa Enzaburō I as Tagami Sanzaemon, published by Ishikawaya Wasuke, in excellent condition with no damage or restoration, measuring 36.3 × 25 cm.
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Original Kamigata woodblock diptych by Isshusai Kunikazu (active 1848–1868)
Kunikazu was a student of the famous ukiyo-e master Utagawa Kunisada I. Like his teacher, he excelled in yakusha-e (actor portraits) and scenes from the Kabuki theater.
The Osaka style (Kamigata-e) Unlike the mass production in Edo (modern Tokyo), Osaka artists focused on a smaller, highly dedicated community of theater lovers. Kunikazu worked almost exclusively in smaller, intimate paper formats.
Scene from the Kabuki play "Sakura Momiji Ōmi Hakkei" 櫻楓近江八景 performed at the Kadoza theater in 1857.
Actor right: Mimasu Daigorō IV-四代目 三桝大五郎 as Shimada Heizaemon-嶋田平左衛門
left: Jitsukawa Enzaburō I -初代 実川延三郎 as Tagami Sanzaemon-田上三左衛門
Date: 1857 (Ansei 4), 8th month
Publisher: Ishikawaya Wasuke (Ishiwa)
See: Museum of Fine Arts Boston https://collections.mfa.org/objects/462556
Very good condition – no damage or restoration.
Two separate prints. Left and middle part of a triptych.
Dimensions – 36.3 x 25 cm.
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Original Kamigata woodblock diptych by Isshusai Kunikazu (active 1848–1868)
Kunikazu was a student of the famous ukiyo-e master Utagawa Kunisada I. Like his teacher, he excelled in yakusha-e (actor portraits) and scenes from the Kabuki theater.
The Osaka style (Kamigata-e) Unlike the mass production in Edo (modern Tokyo), Osaka artists focused on a smaller, highly dedicated community of theater lovers. Kunikazu worked almost exclusively in smaller, intimate paper formats.
Scene from the Kabuki play "Sakura Momiji Ōmi Hakkei" 櫻楓近江八景 performed at the Kadoza theater in 1857.
Actor right: Mimasu Daigorō IV-四代目 三桝大五郎 as Shimada Heizaemon-嶋田平左衛門
left: Jitsukawa Enzaburō I -初代 実川延三郎 as Tagami Sanzaemon-田上三左衛門
Date: 1857 (Ansei 4), 8th month
Publisher: Ishikawaya Wasuke (Ishiwa)
See: Museum of Fine Arts Boston https://collections.mfa.org/objects/462556
Very good condition – no damage or restoration.
Two separate prints. Left and middle part of a triptych.
Dimensions – 36.3 x 25 cm.
Shipped by registered mail with tracking code. Fast shipping.
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Artist
Isshusai Kunikazu (歌川国員)
Title of artwork
"Sakura Momiji Ōmi Hakkei" 櫻楓近江八景 1857.
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
Japan
Year
1857
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
25 cm
Width
36 cm
Period
19th century
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Provenance
Private collection
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