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Utagawa Kunisada – Toyokuni III

 Utagawa Kunisada – Toyokuni III

Utagawa Kunisada

also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III

(1786 – 1865)

Samurai in a Dragon Robe – Probably an element from a Triptich

Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni was the most prolific and successful designer of ukiyo-e (floating world) woodblock prints in 19th Century Japan.

Oban format
Around 10 X 15 inches 25 X 38 cm

Condition: Sheet lightly worn with some spotting and some light damage to paper (see lower right, bu the signature)

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