Featured Two Japanese Woodblock Prints - Utagawa Kunisada/Toyokuni III ?

Discussion in 'Art' started by laura9797, Dec 8, 2020.

  1. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    So I really don't want to remove these from the frames. They are really nicely done. I am really not strong with Japanese works but I know these are famous kabuki actors . I believe these to be by either Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769-1825) or Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786 – 1864). Comparing to other mid 19th works, these look a bit earlier. Does anyone else have an opinion?
    IMG_0480.jpg IMG_0481.jpg IMG_0482.jpg IMG_0483.jpg IMG_0484.jpg IMG_0485.jpg IMG_0486.jpg Sorry for the glare on the photos.
    Sight is approx. 14" x 9.5"
    Thank you so much for looking!
     
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  2. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    The bottom one has a censor seal so it's basically dated (so you can look that up) - also - both prints are probably by Kunisada.
    He went through several name changes during his long and prolific career, calling himself Toyokuni 2 at one point and finally settling on Toyokuni 3, which is what I believe these prints are signed.
     
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  3. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    ok looked up the censor seal of the guy underneath the tree - it's dated 1855 (hare)
     
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  4. laura9797

    laura9797 Well-Known Member

    Thank you Blooey. Toyokuni III it is! I appreciate your help!!!
     
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