|
Reference |
EUC101 |
Artist |
Utagawa
Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)
|
|
Series |
Mitate Junishi – Beautiful Shields for the Twelve Signs
|
|
Title |
Saru - Monkey |
Date |
1845 |
|
Signature/Seal |
Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga with Kiri seal |
|
Publisher |
Ibaya
Sensaburo |
|
Format:
Dimensions |
Oban
Tate-e
24,4
cm
x 36,4 cm; 9.5” x 14“ |
|
Impression |
Very
good |
Colors |
Very
good |
Condition |
Very
good
|
Description |
The print depicts Yojiro,
the monkey trainer who is the brother of the courtesan Oshun, the principal character in the play Chikagoro Kawara no Tatehiki.
He is shown seated by a smoking fire with a fan in his hand, with some refreshments before him. |
|
