Toyohara Kunichika, "Fashionable Actors in a Field of Irises"

A group of three Kabuki actors pose in front of a field of blooming irises. Their yukata are adorned simply with blue patterns, and each holds a tenugui cloth. The tattoos of the actor on the right peek through his yukata. 

Date: 1862
Format: Oban Triptych (each sheet approx. 9" x 14")
Publisher: Izutsuya Shokichi
Condition: Light wear on bottom, otherwise excellent color and condition

Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) was a prolific woodblock print artist whose works portraying kabuki plays and actors are noted for their use of rich, deep colors.

Custom matting available for triptych prints. Sizes will be determined for best presentation in consultation with customer - overall size range will be 20" - 22" (height) X 38" - 40" (width). Note that additional shipping charges apply (sorry, no international shipping available for matted triptychs).