Japanese Edo Woodblock Print Kunisada II Kabuki Actors Depicting Monks
item#: 283130
price: $175.00
Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Kunisada II (1823-1880) depicting the actors Seki Sanjuro III and Ichikawa Danzo in the role of old barefoot monks holding fans. Published by Tsutaya Kichizo 9/1862. The cartouches at the upper left and upper right bear the names of the actors. The signature of the artist, publisher's seal and censor's seal are located at the lower right. Measures 14" x 9 3/8". This print is the center panel from a triptych which can be found in its complete form on the web site of the MFA Boston. Very good color and overall condition. The print is not backed and the baren marks are clearly visible on the reverse. Two narrow pieces of archival tape are at the upper back edge. The left edge is slightly irregular.