{"product_id":"estampe-japonaise-originale-utagawa-kunisada-toyokuni-danjuro-akitsushima-edo-1847","title":"Original Japanese Woodblock Print – Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III – Danjūrō as Akitsushima – Edo 1847","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eTraditional \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal\u003c\/strong\u003e Ukiyo-e print, woodblock print. [\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis print is not a modern reproduction\u003c\/span\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yakusha-e 役者絵 (Kabuki actor portrait)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utagawa Toyokuni III \/ Kunisada 歌川豊国三代・歌川国貞\u003cbr data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"490\"\u003esigned 梓元乃応需豊国画 Shimoto no ōju Toyokuni ga, with Toshidama 年玉印 seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay title:\u003c\/strong\u003e 台比雪花隅色薗 \u003cem data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eThe Flowers of the Stage in Spring Colors\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 関取二代勝負附\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bouts Between Two Generations of Sumo Wrestlers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlay performed at Nakamura-za, Edo — 28th day of the 2nd month, 1847.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScene depicted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 天満境内の場 \u003cem\u003eScene in the Tenman Shrine Precincts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ichikawa Danjūrō 市川団十郎 (probably 8th generation VIII)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"791\"\u003eRole depicted:\u003c\/strong\u003e 秋津嶋 Akitsuhima\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📅 Publication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e1847\u003c\/strong\u003e, Edo period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kogaya Katsugorō 古賀屋勝五郎\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCensor seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Censor Kinugasa 衣笠\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eŌban tate-e 大判縦絵 \u003c\/strong\u003e24 x 35 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eJapan, \u003c\/strong\u003efound in Kanagawa Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the artist:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eUtagawa Kunisada (1786–1865)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eToyokuni III\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most prolific and popular artists of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eUtagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e school during the Edo period. A specialist in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eyakusha-e\u003c\/strong\u003e, he is famous for his kabuki actor portraits, highly appreciated by the public of the time. His style is characterized by dynamic compositions, great expressiveness of faces, and particular attention to theatrical costumes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eThis print depicts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eIchikawa Danjūrō (probably VIII)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a line of major actors from the Edo period kabuki stage, embodying the role of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eAkitsushima\u003c\/strong\u003e in the play \u003cstrong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eSekitori nidai no shōbuzuke\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eThe illustrated scene, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eTenman keidai no ba\u003c\/strong\u003e, takes place in the precincts of a Tenmangu shrine. The actor is depicted in a dramatic pose typical of kabuki theater, dressed in a richly decorated costume and holding a sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eThe kimono is adorned with stylized landscape motifs, while the decor evokes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003echerry branches\u003c\/strong\u003e, with delicate \u003cstrong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003ekarazuri embossing\u003c\/strong\u003e representing sakura flowers, a refined technique characteristic of high-quality ukiyo-e prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eColors still visible despite slight fading, paper thinned in places, \u003cstrong\u003ecorners partially damaged \u003c\/strong\u003ewith old restorations and old adhesives on the back (see photos). Very slight creasing in places. Overall very good condition for its 180 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e🦝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eOur opinion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003eA superb print typical of Kunisada's work: a very famous actor in a stylish pose and with a sublime kimono! We particularly like the costume motifs and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003esubtle embossing of the sakura flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. An authentic Edo period print, well preserved, testifying to the immense success of actor portraits in Japanese popular culture!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"3030\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA perfect piece for art and antiquity lovers, and simply for those who appreciate beautiful things!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover all our authentic prints in our collection of \u003ca title=\"Authentic Japanese prints by Kunisada and other masters\" href=\"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/collections\/estampes-japonaises\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003eJapanese prints\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOGEDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53231821259091,"sku":"E72","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/8562\/0819\/files\/estampe-japonaise-toyokuni-iii-yakusha-e-kabuki-edo-1847-ukiyoe-kunisada-detouree.png?v=1773324998","url":"https:\/\/kogedo.com\/en\/products\/estampe-japonaise-originale-utagawa-kunisada-toyokuni-danjuro-akitsushima-edo-1847","provider":"KOGEDO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}