Title: Kunichika 1866 Actor Kabuki Woodblock Print Ukiyo-e
Description: This is a woodblock print or ukiyo-e by Toyohara Kunichika and published by Kiya Sojiro. Kunichika was a student of Utagawa Kunisada, one of the most prolific print artists in 19th century Japan who is still renowned to this day. Kunichika primarily made yakusha-e, or prints of actors playing their roles. This is one of his actor prints, showing a samurai taking off his hat and drawing his sword. He has a very colorful outfit on and the pigments are still very vibrant! Censor seal indicates the print was made in July of 1866.
Signed: Artist sig in long cartouche, Kunichika hitsu (designed by Kunichika). Kiya Sojiro seal on bottom left corner. Publisher seal to the right of the figure unidentified.
Circa: 1866
Dimensions: Paper 14.625x9.75. Image 14.25x9.5 inches.
Condition: some toning on paper but pigments remain bright and vivid. Light crease lines down center of piece both ways, no other creases. No rips, tears, pinholes, or waves!
Provenance: From the estate of a local retiree, whose grandfather collected Ukiyo-e prints throughout the 1930s.
Shipping: 20x14x6, 1 lb.
Listed by: Amanda HFA DBJQ TIS

Condition: some toning on paper but pigments remain bright and vivid. Light crease lines down center of piece both ways, no other creases. No rips, tears, pinholes, or waves!

20 x 14 x 6 in