Toyohara Kunichika, "Actors in a Snowstorm of Blossoms"

Set against a backdrop of a snowstorm, three Kabuki actors in pose in elaborate costumes. The actors are Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Rashoman no Saburo (left), Sawamura Tanosuke III as Imaushiwaka no Denji (middle), and Nakamura Shikan IV as Kijin Monbei (right). A marvelously designed triptych.

Date: 1864
Format: Oban Triptych (each sheet approx. 9" x 14")
Publisher: Izutsuya Shokichi
Condition: Light staining (right sheet), 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).