Utagawa Kuniyasu, Plate from Kanadeon Chushing, Original Woodcut Print, 1820

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Plate from Kanadeon Chushingura is an original modern artwork realized by Utagawa Kuniyasu in 1820 ca. Woodcut Print Oban Diptych … Read more Plate from Kanadeon Chushingura is an original modern artwork realized by Utagawa Kuniyasu in 1820 ca. Woodcut Print Oban Diptych Format. Enya Hangan (Arashi Tokusaburo) presents a letter written by his wife to the governor of Kamakura Kono Moronao (Bando Mitsugoro III). Second scene "Denchu Matsunoma no ba" (In the palace, scene in the room of the pine trees) of the 3rd act of the play Kanadeon Chushingura. Signed: Kuniyasu ga. Publisher: Otaya Takichi. Censorship: Kiwame. Excellent impression, freshly coloured, with a striking palette, visible wood grain (e.g. blue robe) and Baren print lines (painting on sliding doors at right), blind printing (e.g. coat of arms on robes), bokashi (sunset), a little bit trimmed, backed, lower margin soiled, a little bit creased and rubbed, wormholes, a little bit faded. 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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