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Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print Kabuki Beauty c.1878 – Original Oban, 15"x20" Matted
Original 19th-century Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika (1835–1900), one of the most important late masters of the kabuki theater print.
The print shows a beautifully dressed woman in a rich purple kimono with floral patterns against a vivid red background. The artist’s signature cartouche appears along the right edge. This is an original period impression, not a modern reproduction.
The print is lightly hinged into a neutral mat; total size including mat is approximately 15" x 20". Image area is about 9 1/2" x 14".
Condition:
Colors are strong and vibrant with good registration. Light general toning and a few minor handling marks consistent with age. Possible light trimming to the outer margins; no major tears, holes or repairs visible when viewed matted. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
This came from a Pittsburgh gallery collection that labeled it “Antique Japanese original woodblock print by Kuni-chika, circa 1878.”
A fine example of Kunichika’s late Edo/early Meiji kabuki work and a great addition to any Japanese woodblock or Asian art collection.
