Yakushae Aizurie

Yakushae Aizurie is an original artwork realized in 1840-1843 by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (January 1, 1798– April 14, 1861).

Woodcut print. Signed: Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga. Publisher: Ebisuya Rinnosuke. Censored by Yoshimura and Muramatsu. Actor in the role of wandering monk Suzuki Saburo in the play Tenjiku Tokubê Ikoku Banashi.

Good impression, faded, margins rubbed, lightly stained. Glass frame included. 

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi (January 1, 1798– April 14, 1861) was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting.He was a member of the Utagawa school. The range of Kuniyoshi's subjects included many genres: landscapes, beautiful women, Kabuki actors, cats, and mythical animals. He is known for depictions of the battles of legendary samurai heroes. His artwork incorporated aspects of Western representation in landscape painting and caricature.