1859 Kunisada & Hiroshige Collaboration Kannon Reigenki Tsubosaka Antique Japanese Woodblock

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An original 1859 woodblock print from the famous collaboration between two giants of Japanese printmaking: Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada, 1786-1865) … Read more An original 1859 woodblock print from the famous collaboration between two giants of Japanese printmaking: Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada, 1786-1865) and Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826-1869). From 'Kannon Reigenki' (Records of Kannon's Miracles), it illustrates the Saikoku pilgrimage, 6th temple - Tsubosaka-dera in Yamato - with the tale of Sugagaru being sent by Emperor Yuryaku to capture the thunder god (Raijin).

The design carries both artists' signatures, with the Hiroshige landscape background and Kunisada figure work combined in the celebrated collaboration style of the series. Sheet approx. 35.5 x 23.5 cm (14 x 9.3 in). Condition reflects its age; please review the photographs.

A rare single-sheet work signed by two of the most collected names in Japanese art.

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Artists: Utagawa Toyokuni III (Kunisada) & Utagawa Hiroshige II
Series: Kannon Reigenki (観音霊験記), Saikoku 6th temple, Tsubosaka-dera
Date: Ansei 6 (1859) approx.
Medium: Original Japanese woodblock print (nishiki-e)
Format: Oban single sheet
Subject: Sugagaru capturing Raijin at Tsubosaka-dera, Yamato
Sheet size: approx. 35.5 x 23.5 cm (14 x 9.3 in)
Origin: Japan
Condition: Used.

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