Japanese Woodblock Print Koygo Noh Theater Ohara Goko

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1930: item #1024445

Illustration of a scene from the Noh theater titled “Ohara Goko” by Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927) from the series "One Hundred Noh Dramas" published by Daikoku-ya in 1923. Very good impression quality with silver and gold metallic highlights and extensive embossing on the blue robe. Standard vertical oban print measuring about 14 7/8"V x 10"H. Very good overall condition. There is a slight wrinkle in the paper at the upper right corner.

Japanese Woodblock Print Koygo Noh Theater Scene

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1930: item #1024436

Illustration of a scene from Noh theater from the series "One Hundred Noh Dramas" by Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927) published by Daikoku-ya between 1922-1926. Very good impression quality with extensive use of gold and silver metallic highlights on all three robes. The wood grain is clearly evident in the background. Standard vertical oban print measuring about 14 7/8"V x 10"H. There are two small pieces of tape on the back at the center top and bottom and the back is faintly toned. Two small spots ... Click for details

Japanese Woodblock Print Koygo Noh Theater Michimori

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1930: item #1024434

Illustration of a scene from the Noh theater titled "The Spirit of the Warrior Michimori of the Heike Clan" from the series "One Hundred Noh Dramas" by Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927), published by Daikoku-ya between 1922-1926. Very good impression quality with gold and silver metallic highlights on the robes. Standard vertical oban print measuring 14 7/8"V x 10"H. Two narrow tape stains show through from the back (one each at the center of the top and bottom edges extending into the image about 1/8"... Click for details

Japanese Woodblock Print Kogyo Noh Theater Matsukaze

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1930: item #1024267

Illustration of a scene from the Noh theater titled “Matsukaze” by Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927) from the series "One Hundred Noh Dramas" published by Daikoku-ya in 1923. There is a large square red seal verso (see enlargement 5). Standard vertical oban print measuring about 14 7/8"V x 10"H. Very good impression quality with silver and gold metallic highlights. There is some wrinkling of the paper at the left side and lower right corner and there is some toning verso which shows through faintly... Click for details

Japanese Woodblock Print Kogyo Noh Theater Kagekiyo

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1930: item #1024177

Illustration of a scene from the Noh theater drama “Kagekiyo” by Kogyo Tsukioka (1869-1927) from the series "One Hundred Noh Dramas" published by Daikoku-ya in 1923. Very good impression quality with silver and gold highlights and extensive embossing. Standard vertical oban print measuring about 14 7/8"V x 10 1/8"H. There is slight puckering of the paper at the center of the top. Foxing or light brown discoloration is evident on the hakama pants and bottom of the structure.

Japanese Edo Woodblock Print Kunisada Samurai Arquebus

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1900: item #1001265

Japanese Edo period woodblock print by Toyokuni III (also known as Kunisada) depicting a kabuki actor portraying a samurai. His sword rests on the ground and his matchlock musket leans against the wall. Firearms were introduced to Japan by foreign traders in the 16th century. The maru-ni-chigai-Takanoha family mon is on his kimono. This crest, which consisted of two crossed hawk feathers, was used by two Edo period samurai families. This image was published by Maruya Seijiro in 1854. The ce... Click for details

A Japanese Woodblock Actor Print by Kuniyasu – Edo

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1837 VR: item #987366
ICHI 1477

This is a very fine early woodblock print of a Kabuki dancer by Utagawa Kuniyasu (Japanese, 1794–1832). It is done in muted tones of pale yellow,blues, tans and a very faint pink (on parts of his garment). (The small yellow rectangle seen in the upper right corner of a few of the photos is an unfortunate reflection of a ceiling light while taking the photos.) The actor is shown in a very dramatic pose with his arms outstretched and ready to fight. His eyes are crossed in the Kabuki pose known a... Click for details

A Woodblock Print by Utagawa Toyokuni – Samurai - Edo

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1837 VR: item #980959
ICHI 126

This is a superb print of a Samurai in full regalia by one of the greatest masters of Japanese woodblock printing. It is done in muted tones of browns, tans and a very faint pink (lower part of his garment). (The small yellow rectangle seen in the upper right corner of a few of the photos is an unfortunate reflection of a ceiling light while taking the photos.)

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Kabuki Scene by Utagawa Kunisada II

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1900: item #978903
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Depiction of: Nicely composed and detailed image with dramatic costumes

Date: 1860's

Size: 10 x 7 1/4 inches

Condition: Good, some vertical creases and some soiling. (Matted print)

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Kabuki Scene by Utagawa Kunisada

Japanese: Woodblock Prints: Actor Pre 1900: item #978893
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Depiction of: Dramatic scence of a long-haired, white-haired man on a cloud, holding an oak leaf, against lightening

Date: 1861

Size: 14 x 9 1/2 inches

Condition: Very good; worm hole on right margin. (Matted print)... Click for details