Utagawa Kunisada II (Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV) (1823-1880)
A fighting scene under the falling cherry blossoms, observed by a beautiful Lady.
Chapter 46 – Shii ga moto
Series: Murasaki Shikibu Genji Karuta (Murasaki Shikibu’s Genji Cards)
Signature: Baichôrô Kunisada ga in Toshidama-Cartouche
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizô (Kôeidô)
Date: 11/1857
Size: Oban, 35 x 24 cm
Very fine impression of the print with brilliant colors, relief printing and a fine wood grain especially in the background. Mounted on the original backing, slightly trimmed margins. Very good condition.
This Genji-Series is generally considered as one of the best of Utagawa Kunisada II artistic work.
Cp.: British Museum 1973,0723,0.251973,0723,0.25, MFA Boston, Bigelow Coll. 11.21727 a.o.
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