Utagawa Kunisada, Kabuki Scene, Woodcut Print, 1850s

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Kabuki Scene is an original artwork realized in the mid 19th century by the Japanese master Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). Color … Read more Kabuki Scene is an original artwork realized in the mid 19th century by the Japanese master Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). Color woodcut print. The artwork is a rare triptych (each one plate is 24.5 x 35.5 cm). Includes frame: 86,5 x 49 cm. In good conditions. Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786 - 1865) was one of the most famous designers of Ukiyo-e woodblock prints from Japan in the 19th century. Burn Sumita Syogoro, at the age of 15-16 years became a part of the Utagawa Toyokuni's family and in 1844 he took the male of the master Toyokuni. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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