- Chushingura Juichidanme, Youchi no zu (Scene of the Night Attack Act XI of The "Chushingura" ) -
Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797 - 1861)
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The fine Japanese woodblock print "Chushingura Juichidanme, Youchi no zu (Scene of the Night Attack Act XI of The "Chushingura" ) is by Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797 - 1861). Originally produced in the Edo period (ca.1831), this is a re-carved edition, published by The National Museum in Showa 22 nen (1947). Japanese title and artist's name "Ichiyusai, Kiniyoshi-ga" on the upper left.
The small caption is attached to the verso. It states: Published by The National Museum, Supervisor's name: Toyohisa Adachi, Carver's name: Aoyagi, Printer's name; Murata, Title, artist name, and dated "Showa 22 nen 6 gatsu"(June in 1947).
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 14 and 3/4 x 9 and 3/4 inches (37.5 x 25 cm)
Image size: 14 and 5/8 x 9 and 5/8 inches (37 x 24.5 cm)
Printed: Recarved edition, printed in 1947
Signed: Artist's name "Ichiyusai, Kiniyoshi-ga" on the upper left
Condition: Very good condition with minor paper toning. (This print originally has thin margins, not trimmed.)
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- Sonomama Jiguchi Myokaiko Gojusanbiki (Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road) -
Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797 - 1861)
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Very comical triptych woodblock print "其まま地口 猫飼好五十三疋" Sonomama Jiguchi Myokaiko Gojusanbiki (Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road) is by Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861). Published by Watanabe. Very high-quality recarved edition. The title of this triptych print is a parody of the fifty-three stations on the Tōkaidō. The prints have 55 illustrations of cats a play on words based on the name of the 53 stations, and additional 2 stations "Nihonbashi" and "Kyoto". Title on the upper right corner of the print (right side). Artist's signature "Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi Giga" on the right side of each prints. (Giga means caricature) The original publisher's seal "Ibasen" on the lower left corner of the print (left side). Watanabe publisher seal on the bottom corner of each print.
According to Watanabe publisher, center and left prints have very thin right margins, however, the original prints also had the same very thin margin. The printing is faithful to the original, NOT trimmed.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 10 and 7/8 x 16 inches (27.7 x 40.7 cm) each
Image size: 10 x 14 and 7/8 inches (25.3 x 37.8 cm) each
Signed: "Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi Giga" on the right side of each print. (Giga means caricature)
Condition: Pristine condition.
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Although He Does Not Look It, He Is Nice
Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797 - 1861)
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Very comical woodblock print "Mikake wa kowai ga tonda iihitoda" (Although he does not look It, He is nice) is by Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797-1861). This print is very well known Kuniyoshi's "Yose-e" (literally, an assembled picture) print. When you see this print carefully, you will see it depicting a face composed of a jumble of bodies. This contains lots of playful spirits. Very unique and humorous print. Recarved edition. Printed in late 1900. Title "Mikake wa kowai ga tonda iihitoda" (Although he does not look It, He is nice) on the upper right of image, Artist name "Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi" and censor seal on the left.
Technique: Woodblock
Print size: 6 x 8 and 1/2 inches (15 x 21.6 cm)
Image size: 5 and 3/8 x 8 inches (13.5 x 20 cm)
Signed: "Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi" on the left.
Condition: Excellent condition. Still tipped on the folder as shown. The original folder has some soils and crease, but the print is in excellent condition.
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