1971 Tōshūsai Sharaku, Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV Print

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A quality reproduction of Tōshūsai Sharaku woodblock print depicting Kabuki Theater Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Gorobei, The Fishmonger at … more A quality reproduction of Tōshūsai Sharaku woodblock print depicting Kabuki Theater Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Gorobei, The Fishmonger at Sanya. One of the original woodblocks by the great Japanese artist of the Edo period is located at Tokyo National Museum. Sharaku Toshusai's entire career was crammed into a 10-month period from 1794 to 1795, during which he produced 145 separate print sheets. There is very little information about the artist and Japanese Art experts believe that these works were done by group of artists working for one publisher. Published in Japan in 1971 by Teijin Limited. Publisher's logo on back. Excellent condition - never framed, like new. less