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    Utagawa Kuniyoshi, "Comic Suikoden No. 7"
    Utagawa Kuniyoshi, "Comic Suikoden No. 7"

    Ukiyo-e

    Utagawa Kuniyoshi, "Comic Suikoden No. 7"

    $1,100.00

    In this humorous take on the classic Chinese novel, Suikoden (or Shui Hu Zhuan), Kuniyoshi depicts key characters from the novel as a mosaic in unusual and sometimes funny situations or poses. Set against a blue backdrop, the works are a lighter take on characters whose place in Chinese/Japanese lore are both violent and heroic. In this work, we can discern the Suikoden character, Shinkotaiho Taiso (top left), who is purported to be able to walk 200 miles, running off with what appears to be money. Below Taiso is Gyokuhankan Moko playing with a cat. And on the bottom right is Hakujisso Hakusho cheerfully collecting snakes to complete his disguise as a snake charmer. Kuniyoshi does not take his subjects, or himself, too seriously with this series of woodblock prints, making them a rare, visual feast. 

    Series: Comical Representation of the 108 Popular Heroes of the Suikoden
    Date: ca. 1830
    Size: Oban
    Publisher: Kagaya Kichiemon
    Condition: Light trim and wear on bottom, otherwise excellent color and condition 
    Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Modern Metal, Walnut

    Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) is one of Japan's greatest masters of ukiyo-e printmaking from the Edo period. Many of Kuniyoshi's works are regarded today as archetypes of woodblock prints produced during the Edo period and highly prized by collectors.

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