Ukiyo-e


Toyohara Kunichika "Sawamuro Sojuro Set Against Waterfall"
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The kabuki actor Sawamuro Sojuro is shown set against a waterfall at Hakone for dramatic effect. Beautiful details in the clothing, including two-tone black inks in the actor's robe.
Date: 1875
Format: Oban (approx. 9" x 14")
Condition: Fine color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Ebony
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.