Kabuki Theatre Scene

Kabuki Theatre Scene  is a color woodblock print on paper, realized by  Utagawa Toyokuni II  around 1810 ca.

This lovely  ukiyo-e print  depicts a kneeling actress, more precisely a geisha, wearing a precious and richly decorated kimono, during a theatrical performance in the Japanese heatre called Kabuki. It is particular to notice the theatrical setting reproducing a flowering trees, likely a flowering cherry trees. 

With printed inscription in Japanese ideograms and in cartouches at the margins. 

Provenance: Property from a Wuerttemberg private collection, assembled between the 1950s and 2000.

Do not miss the precious masterpiece by the old master of ukiyo-e prints and explore much more Oriental art on  Wallector.com!

Utagawa Toyokuni II  (1777–1835), also known as Toyoshige, was a designer of ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock prints in Japan. Pupil, son-in-law and adopted son of  the master , Toyokuni I., he will heritage the Toyokuni name after his teacher's death in 1826 ( before he was called Toyoshige). The signature of Toyokuni II is easiest to distinguish by the chalice-shaped  toyo. 

 

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Kabuki Theatre Scene is a color woodblock print on paper, realized by Utagawa Toyokuni II around 1810 ca.

This lovely ukiyo-e print depicts a kneeling actress, more precisely a geisha, wearing a precious and richly decorated kimono, during a theatrical performance in the Japanese theatre called Kabuki. It is particular to notice the theatrical setting reproducing a flowering trees, likely a flowering cherry trees. 

With printed inscription in Japanese ideograms and in cartouches at the margins. 

In Excellent conditon, except for usual aging signs (abrasion and holes of paper) and little discolorations, this superb original Japanese print could furnish your house with an elegant Oriental touch!

Provenance: Property from a Wuerttemberg private collection, assembled between the 1950s and 2000.

Do not miss the precious masterpiece by the old master of ukiyo-e prints and explore much more Oriental art on  Wallector.com!

Utagawa Toyokuni II  (1777–1835), also known as Toyoshige, was a designer of ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock prints in Japan. Pupil, son-in-law and adopted son of  the master , Toyokuni I., he will heritage the Toyokuni name after his teacher's death in 1826 ( befare he was calledToyoshige (?? ) The signature of Toyokuni II is easiest to distinguish by the chalice-shaped  toyo  (?).

 

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SKU
M-117511
Artist
Utagawa Toyokuni II
Typology
Original Prints
Technique
Woodcut
Period
1850s
Year
1810
Signature
Not signed
Conditions
Good (minor cosmetic wear)
Dimensions (cm)
37 x 26 x 1
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