Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 48093

Two bijin performing a mitate of a sword fight watched by ladies of the upper class

Artist / 作者
Utagawa Toyokuni I歌川豊国
Date / 年代
Not set
Medium / 技法
浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Heisei / jaodb
Digital record / 画像記録
1200 × 575 px
Source collection / 所蔵元
Japanese Art Open Database
Published by / 公開者
森川ミドリ
Rights / 権利
No reusable image license documented
Attribution / 表記
Japanese Art Open Database

Catalog note / 解説

Saturday, 8 March 2008 Early Bijin Triptych Artist: Toyokuni I Format: Oban triptych: each sheet 15" x 10.25" approx Subject: An extremely elegant early Toyokuni design, with two bijin performing a mitate of a sword fight, watched by ladies of the upper class. This early design shows the strong influence of Toyokuni's master Toyohiro and the elongated elegance of Kiyonaga. A magnificent triptych. Publisher: Wakasaya Yoichi (Wakaya) Date: early 1790's Condition: Full size with huge margins. Light wear. Superficial soils. Generally good state. Colour: Fine, the fugitive purple and blue still fresh. Light oxidation to the pink of the engawa. Impression: Fine with gauffrage. Estimated Value: £3…

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