Utagawa Kunisada III, Theater Actor in Black Coat on Stage, Woodcut, 19th Century

Description

This figuration of a theater actor in a black coat on stage is the work of the Japanese artist Utagawa … more This figuration of a theater actor in a black coat on stage is the work of the Japanese artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi /1798-1861). The brilliance of the colors, the graphic precision as well as the purity of the line give it a great plastic quality. In a traditional "oban" format, this beautiful print is presented in a mat ivory bristol board in the outer size of 44.4x32.2 cm. Even if it has 4 small consolidation restorations on the back, its general state of conservation is good. 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



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