Featured Japanese woodblock print?

This time subject is Utagawa Kunisada II, Wind in the Pines.

I think it is a woodblock ( the kind of paper and texture),

but with rather low value ( detail doesn't look too well).

Colours seems to fade also a bit ( a tiny piece of work with grass which was under the passe-partout seems to be more vivid)


I would be grateful to tell me if I am righ or wrong with it, I would be also grateful if someone would able to tell me how old/ modern this piece may be. Anyway, I fond of japanese woodblock printing, so, I love having this piece, old or modern, cheap less or more on my wall -). Just, as always, I would like to know more about. But it seems that knowledge about collecting japanese ukiyo is like an alchemy, it needs a years of experience, so, I am here asking for help.
And here is the way of framing, maybe it will also tell you a bit more:

 

I do not know much about ukiyo prints. I think you have accurately observed some details. The tape that was used in the framing appears to be a cheap type of tape.

I like it, too, and hope you continue to enjoy it!

 

Yes, I love it). And I've just replaced this old tape with acid free one, which I used to my own works. People don't realise how much harm they may make with a bad framing.

 

I would also love to know more about Japanese prints, Marzena. Hopefully I'll learn from your post

 

The frame is like the ones that used to be used by the Uchida art company, who make woodblock prints of well-known ukiyo-e.

Some info on Uchida:
http://www.baxleystamps.com/litho/misc/uchida_woodblock_prints.shtml

http://www.myjapanesehanga.com/home/articles/uchida-articles

 

The original dates to 1857 according to the internet. And quite badly sunned (according to me.) Here's what it would have/should have looked like.

Debora

 

Suggestive of western frame job, I think.

 

Wow, @Debora 's print makes sense of the torches - it's a night or twilight scene...

 

I think the scene illustrates a fishing technique known as "ukai". The fishermen use trained cormorants to catch fish. The birds are kept on long leashes, and are prevented from swallowing the catch by a ring around their neck. The torches help attract fish and provide light for the activities.

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2426.html

 

Too interesting. Because of condition, scene lost its meaning. (Night to day.)

Debora