Edo Era (1853) Japanese Woodblock Print Triptych of Bijin-Ga / Geishas Enjoying the Evening Cool at the River in Kyoto – Newly Framed

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Edo Era (1853) Japanese woodblock print triptych by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) of Beauties / Bijin-ga / Geishas enjoying the Evening … Read more Edo Era (1853) Japanese woodblock print triptych by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) of Beauties / Bijin-ga / Geishas enjoying the Evening Cool at the River in Kyoto.
A charming scene with the women in elegant kimonos sitting on platforms over the river, with the cityscape in the background. An elaborate meal is laid out on a red lacquer tray and the platform is lit by paper lanterns. These are original antique prints and have been newly framed.

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Utagawa Kunisada (1786 – 1864), also known as Toyokuni III, is considered one of the great masters of ukiyo-e woodblock prints and was by far the most popular, prolific and commercially successful woodblock print artist of the Edo era. During his five-decade long career, he was even more popular than his contemporaries Hokusai, Hiroshige and Kuniyoshi. Kunisada is known for his prints of kabuki actors, plays, beautiful women (Bijin-Ga), sumo and Genji scenes. Kunisada was an apprentice of Toyokuni I (1769-1825). He signed his prints Kunisada until 1844, after which he adopted the name Toyokuni III. He collaborated with Hiroshige and Kuniyoshi on a number of series.

Condition: Good condition for age – some imperfections. Please note that antique and vintage artworks may have traces of time, stains, creases and fading due to age, so please review all photos.

Period: Edo – printed in 1853

Size: Each Frame is 13” x 17”. See less