Utagawa KUNITORA (Active c 1819-1840)
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A triptych showing the famous sumo wrestlers from the Higashikata (East) camp. The opposite side being the Nishikata (West) camp. On the centre panel at the top are the famous wrestlers Arauma Daigoro (left) and Genjiyama Tsunagoro (right). Published by Eikyudo c late 1820s. Rare.
Fine impression and colour. Very good condition. Signed Kunitora ga.
Status: Available
Utagawa KUNITORA (Active early 19th c.)
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An aiban yoko-e print from an extremely rare and fine set of prints published 1810s by Yamasho. Kunitora’s finest set. Hira bosetsu, “Evening Snow at Mount Hira” from a set Omi hakkei, “Eight Views of Omi.” The set employs strong Western elements with hatching and sinuous hills and houses. Four designs from the set are illustrated in The Western-Style Colour-Prints In Japan, Usaburo Toyama, 1936, nos. 180-183 (this design being 182). A wonderful design.
Fine impression, colour and condition. Oxidation on the title label. Signed Kunitora ga.
Status: Sold