Kabuki

Kabuki is an original artwork realized in 1864 by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). 

Breast portrait of the actor Sawamura Toshi in front of a dark blue background, he's wearing a lion dance costume. In the inset portrait of Kataoka Nizaemon with a feather costume. 

Signed: Oshio Toyokuni ga (77 Toyokuni).

Publisher: Ebiya Rinnosuke in Horie. Censorship: Aratame. Wood engraver: Matsushima Masakichi.

Excellent impression with visible wood grain and baren print lines. 

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Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786 - 1865) was one of the most famous designers of Ukiyo-e woodblock prints from Japan in the 19th century. Burn Sumita Syogoro, at the age of 15-16 years became a part of the Utagawa Toyokuni's family and in 1844 he took the male of the master Toyokuni.