Nakamura Utaemon

Nakamura Utaemon is an original artwork realized in 1840 by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865). 

Nakamura Utaemon in the role of the fox spirit Ukiyo Matagoro frightens the court lady Benno Naishi, played by an actor of the Ichimura clan.

Signed: Gototei Kunisada ga.

Publisher: Yamamotoya Heikichi. Censored by Kiwame.

Excellent impression, faded, slightly soiled, oxidation, restored wormholes, centrefold, creased.

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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.