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LOT 18:
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK BY UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI
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JAPANESE WOODBLOCK BY UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861) rare Ukiyo e wood block print, Kabuki Actors. Circa: 1847-1852. Signed and stamped with Hieroglyphs lower left. Framed. Utagawa Kuniyoshi was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting. He was a member of the Utagawa school. The range of Kuniyoshi's subjects included many genres: landscapes, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, cats, and mythical animals. He is known for his depictions of the battles of legendary samurai heroes. His artwork incorporated aspects of Western representation in landscape painting and caricature. Asian Oriental Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles.
Dimensions: Framed 20 1/8" x 15 1/8" in. Plate 13 3/4" x 9 1/4" in. All measurements are approximate.
