Portrait of the actor Kawarazaki Gonjuro

Portrait of the actor Kawarazaki Gonjuro is an original artwork realized in 1863 by Toyohara Kunichika (30 June 1835 – 1 July 1900)

Oban.

From the series "Karu asobi hana no senzei", The pleasures of summer in a consecated area. Breast Portrait of the actor Kawarazaki Gonjuro in yukata at night, behind in the darkness houses.

Signed: Kunichika ga.

Publisher: Izutsuya. Censored by Aratame. Wood engraver: Horicho.

Excellent impression with blind printing and glossy black printing and Kirazuri mica at upper black margin, a little bit creased. 

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Toyohara Kunichika (30 June 1835 – 1 July 1900) was a ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock print artist. Talented as a child, at about thirteen he became a student of Tokyo's then-leading print maker, Utagawa Kunisada. His deep appreciation and knowledge of kabuki drama led to his production primarily of yakusha-e, which are woodblock prints of kabuki actors and scenes from popular plays of the time.