Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), Genjie, Woodcut, 1852

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Genjie is an original artwork realized in 1852 by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). Oban yokoe. From the series "Sono Sugata yukari … Read more Genjie is an original artwork realized in 1852 by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). Oban yokoe. From the series "Sono Sugata yukari no utsushi-e" (Faithful images of the Radiant Prince Genji), 49th chapter, Yadorigi. Genji takes leave of a beauty, a chambermaid hands him his sword. Signed: Uchiyosai Toyokuni ga. Publisher: Izumiya Ichibei. Censored by Kinugasa and Murata. Very good impression, glued at upper corners, backed. 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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