Utagawa Hirosada, Nakamura Nanji II, Woodcut Print Triptych, 1850s

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Nakamura nanji ii as otsuyu is an original modern artwork realized by utagawa hirosada (japanese, active 1825–75) in 1851. Original … more Nakamura nanji ii as otsuyu is an original modern artwork realized by utagawa hirosada (japanese, active 1825–75) in 1851. Original woodcut chuban tryptich, 1851. Nakamura nanji ii as otsuyu, matsumoto daigoro iv as konishi yajuro and nakamura utaemon iv as futami katsugoro in the play keisei kiyome no funauta. A couple with a child sits at a hibachi. In the snowy garden, a visitor whose intention is probably to kill or rob the child. Signed: hirosada. Excellent impression, a little bit faded, backed, few wormholes, fold at lower left margin. 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



issues arising from misattribution less