Framed Japanese Woodblock Print of 'Ichikawa Danjuro VIII' By Toyokuni III

This old Japanese woodblock print is by woodblock print artist Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III, 1786-1865). It is the second half of a diptych advertising the play; 'Jiraiya Gôketsu Monogatari' at the Kawarazaki theater. Here, actor Ichikawa Danjuro VIII is seen as Jitsumu Shonin Jiraiya. He looks up at the stars has he holds a compass. 

The original publisher was Kogaya Katsugorô and the blockcutter Ôtaya Takichi (Hori Takichi) in 1852, Edo period. The technique is nishiki-e. a technique using multicolour. 

These old prints have been reframed by our skilled team in a simple matte black wood frame.

The full diptych can be seen at the Boston Museum of Art.

Condition:

Some small holes, dirt marks and stains, tears to edges with light colour fading.

From Japan

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