Utagawa Kunisada, Yakushae, Woodcut Print, 1840s

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Yakushae is an original modern artwork realized by Utagawa Kunisada in 1840s Woodcut print Chuban format. from the series "Mitate … Read more Yakushae is an original modern artwork realized by Utagawa Kunisada in 1840s Woodcut print Chuban format. from the series "Mitate Yakusha gojusan tsui no uchi" (Actors in front of the 53 Tokaido stations), Mishima station and the Ichinomiya temple. Full-length figure of actor Ichikawa Danzo V as Kudo Suketsune and murderer of the brothers' father. Suketsune wears the typical exaggerated aragoto costume, with voluminous sleeves. Signature: Kochoro Kunisada ga. Publisher: Sanoya Kihei. Censored by Kiwame. Excellent impression, slightly soiled, few stains and wormholes. 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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