Nakamura Utaemon IV as Matsuemon and Seki Sanjuro as Gonshiro. A remarkably good double actor portrait by Kunisada from 1849. Two actors are shown as if painted onto wood-grained tablets, cleverly printed to imitate real wood. There is an irony here in that it was commonplace to use the wood grain of the block itself as a decorative element but in this case a special technique. (literally, imitation woodgrain) has been used. Colour and impression are fine, the condition is very good, some slight toning. 24.5 x 36 cm. The item “Japanese Woodblock Print by Kunisada (Toyokuni III)” is in sale since Friday, August 31, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Japanese\Prints”. The seller is “pastoralnomad” and is located in Upton Noble. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Japanese
• Product: Print
• Age: 1800-1849
• Primary Material: Paper
• Sub-Type: Woodblock Print
• Original/Repro: Antique Original