KUNISADA (1786-1865). Actors as swordsmiths. (Sold)
Artist:
Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1865)
Subject:
Three kabuki actors as swordsmiths. From the right Kataoka Nizaemon VIII as Rai Kunitoshi, Ichikawa Danzō VI as Gorobei Masamune and Onoe Waichi II as His Son (Segare) Dankurō.
Signature:
Toyokuni ga
Date:
II / 1858. Date seal for the Horse Year second month.
Publisher:
Fujiokaya Keijirō (Shōrindō)
Size:
Ōban triptych, 35x75 cm
Medium:
Woodblock color print
Literature:
Another impression is in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston no. 11.44259a-c.
Conditions:
Very good impression, color and condition.
Item no:
C 1066