COLOR WOODBLOCK ALBUM, 52 OBAN SIZE PRINTS OF SAMURAI ACTION& OF KABUKI SCENES.

TOYOKUNI II.

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[Japan] c.1830. Calico cloth covered accordion folded album, with some old worming in lower portion & at the center fold, not severely affecting the whole work, mended. AS IS. RARE ! Album size is 7.25 x 9.75 inches or 18.5 x 25 cm.,the prints are mounted in an album, single sided & show a remarkably large variety of activities, snow scenes, sword bearing Sam- urai, all are lavishly dressed in silk Kimono, with names of famous persons noted. Beautifully printed in full vegetal colors, using old techniques on handmade paper. This work is a prime example of the fine printing & color techniques of the highest caliber, superb registry, minor rubbing. Some of the actors have on stage make-up. Scenes include Harakiri or ritual suicide, gorgeous women in brocade costume, combat action & sword play, Geisha, protstitutes, warriors, priests children, nobility & others. Old worming neatly mended,great example of period art of the book, as issued from the publi- sher. Toyokuni II was the star pupil of Toyokuni I,known for his painting skill & as a print artist. See R. Lane: IMAGES OF THE FLOATING WORLD, pp.338, 296. Roberts p.97,186. Signed Ichiryusai Toyokuni. R A R E. Color scans can be sent by email. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 95058101

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