Catalog record · 目録番号 5278

A Contest of Magic Scenes by Toyokuni

Artist / 作者: Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III)歌川国貞（三代歌川豊国）
Date / 年代: 1863
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / kruml
Digital image / 画像: 1614 × 2343 px
Published by / 公開者: 水野ナギ

Catalog note / 解説

Arashi Kichisaburo III as the bandit Akatsuki Hoshigoro, the son of of Nitta Yoshisada. Originally performed as Yotuya kaidan Chushingura. One of the best designs from Toyokuni kigo kijutsu kurabe, “A Contest of Magic Scenes by Toyokuni.” A night scene showing the bandit seated on the back of a giant bat, a large spider’s web above and holding a lantern in his right hand. Published by Hirayano Shinzo, 1863. Superb impression, colour and condition. The deluxe first edition on thick hosho and every refinement of printing using the finest pigments, burnishing, mica and gofun. Signed The 78 year old Toyokuni hitsu. Status: Sold

Image record / 画像情報

KRUML · 1863 · kruml

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