Shunkosai HOKUEI (Active 1824-1837)

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Iwai Shijaku I as Kowagi Atsumori and Nakamura Utaemon III as Kumagai Jiro Naozane in Gempei Tsutsuji, performed 2/1832 at the Kado Theatre. Published by Honya Seishichi. This is the second state of three: The first edition also has carver’s seal and various de-luxe embellishments. The third state lacks seals and has the actors’ names in blue top left ( one changed ) for a performance the following year 3/1833.

Fine impression and colour. One flattened crease, otherwise very good condition. Signed Shunkosai Hokuei ga.

Status: Sold