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Utagawa Kunisada I

Utagawa Kunisada I - A Nobleman in a Boat

A Nobleman in a Boat

An original woodcut by Utagawa Kunisada I, "A Nobleman in a Boat" is printed upon early nineteenth century Japanese mulberry paper and with full margins as published before 1827. It is simply a masterpiece of line and movement and represents the best of early nineteenth century Japanese art. Unfortunately, woodcuts from this early period are quite scarce, particularly examples In such pristine condition as this original Japanese woodcut created by Kunisada I between 1820-1827.
 
Title: A Nobleman in a Boat
Artist: Kunisada I, Utagawa 'Toyokuni III' (Japan, 1786 - 1864)
Date: 1820 - 1827
Medium: Original Japanese Woodcut
Note: Gototei Kunisada Signature (Before, 1827)
Note: Utagawa Kunisada I: Perhaps the best known printmaking artist of his day, Kunisada apprenticed under Toyokuni. Kunisada's earliest woodcuts date from 1809 and he quickly established himself as a master of figure and character studies. Because of his chronological changes of signatures, Kunisada's woodcuts are not difficult to date: his first works were signed, 'Ichiyusai Kunisada', and bear the definite influence of his master. About 1813, he began inscribing his woodcuts, 'Gototei Kunisada', and from 1827, he adopted the 'go' or 'ga' suffix. Finally, in 1844, he took his deceased master's name -- a not uncommon practice in Japanese art -- and signed his works, 'Toyokuni'.
  Generally, most of Kunisada's greatest woodcuts are the single, full-length portrayals of men and women he created during the period he signed with the name, 'Gototei Kunisada'. This is clearly seen in this original woodcut of a nobleman which was probably published between 1820 and 1827. A Nobleman in a Boat is simply a masterpiece of line and movement and represents the best of early nineteenth century Japanese art. Unfortunately, woodcuts from this early period are quite scarce, particularly examples in such pristine condition as this.
  When the Western world first discovered the artistic value of the Japanese woodcut (c. 1865) it was the designs of Kunisada which primarily attracted the greatest attention. His superb use of line, perspective and colour influenced an entire legion of European artists. Toulouse-Lautrec, Whistler, Van Gogh, Vuillard, Bonnard and many others all owed a considerable deal to the splendid creations of this Japanese master of the woodcut.
Size: Oban (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
  Framed and Matted with 100% Archival Materials
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  A Nobleman in a Boat Framed Original Japanese Woodcut by Kunisada I
Condition: Printed upon early nineteenth century Japanese mulberry (rice) paper and with full margins as published before 1827. This is a striking, early impression bearing all the fine lines and colours of a very early printing and in excellent condition throughout. This original, early woodcut represents a superb example of the famous art of Kunisada and of Japanese art from its Golden Age.
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Original Japanese Woodcut by Utagawa Kunisada I.

A Nobleman in a Boat Original Japanese Woodcut by Utagawa Kunisada I
A Nobleman in a Boat

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Utagawa Kunisada I 'Toyokuni III' (Japan, 1786 - 1864)
# Image Title & Artist Medium Date Notes -
01.- A Beautiful Woman from the Tale of Genji by Kunisada A Beautiful Woman from the Tale of Genji (Nise murasaki inaka genji) by Kunisada Original Woodcut 1831 Publisher: Senkakudo  
02.- A Beautiful Woman in an Interior by Kunisada A Beautiful Woman in an Interior by Kunisada Original Woodcut c. 1849 - 1853 'Toyokuni' Signature, Publisher: Kichizo Sold
03.- Hana Flowers Kacho fugetsu no uchi Series Flowers Birds Wind and Moon by Kunisada Hana (Flowers) Kacho fugetsu no uchi (Series: Flowers, Birds, Wind & Moon) by Kunisada Original Woodcut 1847 - 1851 Signed: Kochoro Toyokuni ga, Publisher: Yamamotoya Heikichi Sold
04.- A Nobleman in a Boat by Kunisada A Nobleman in a Boat by Kunisada Original Woodcut c. 1820 - 1827 'Gototei Kunisada' Signature Sold
05.- A Pilgrimage to Mount Fuji by Kunisada A Pilgrimage to Mount Fuji by Kunisada Original Woodcut c. 1849 - 1853 'Toyokuni' Signature, Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo Sold
06.- A Seated Nobleman from the Tale of Genji Nise Murasaki Inaka Genji by Kunisada A Seated Nobleman from the Tale of Genji (Nise Murasaki Inaka Genji) by Kunisada Original Woodcut 1839 Publisher: Senkakudo Sold
07.- Oboshi Yuranosuke Seated in Front of the Prayer Table with His Son by Kunisada Actors Arashi Hinasuke I as Oboshi Yuranosuke and Ichikawa Monnosuke III as Oboshi Rikiya Seated in Front of the Prayer Table Original Woodcut 1847-1852 Signed: Ichiyosai Toyokuni ga, Publisher: Miyakozawa  
08.- Actors Ichimura Uzaemon XIII as Kincho's Son Segare Kinko Seki Sanjuro III as Iyam Playing Hagoita by Kunisada Actors Ichimura Uzaemon XIII as Kincho's Son (Segare) Kinko, Seki Sanjuro III as Iyam (Playing Hagoita) by Kunisada Original Woodcut 1856 Signed: Toyokuni ga, Publisher: Omiya Kyujiro  
09.- An Actor in The Role of a Warrio Kabuki Play Ichikawa Ebizo V as Shirafuji Genta by Kunisada An Actor in The Role of a Warrior, Kabuki Play (Ichikawa Ebizo V as Shirafuji Genta) by Kunisada Original Woodcut 1840 Signed: Gototei Kunisada ga, Publisher: Yamamotoya Heikich Sold
10.- An Autumn Stroll in a Garden Landscape by Kunisada An Autumn Stroll in a Garden Landscape by Kunisada Original Woodcut 1854 'Toyokuni' Signature Sold
11.- An Old Man and a Young Woman from the Tale of Genji by Kunisada An Old Man and a Young Woman from the Tale of Genji (Nise Murasaki Inaka Genji) by Kunisada Two Original Woodcuts Between 1829 & 1842 Publisher: Senkakudo  
12.- Biwa Hoshi On The Tokaido Road Near Maisaka So Hitsu Gojusan Tsugi 53 Stations of the Tokaido by two Brush by Kunisada and Hiroshige Biwa-Hoshi On The Tokaido Road Near Maisaka: Sohitsu gojusan tsugi (The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido by two Brushes) by Kunisada and Hiroshige Original Woodcut c. 1854 - 1857 Signed Hiroshige ga & Kunisada ga, Publisher: Maruya Kishuro Sold
13.- Narumi Sohitsu gojusan tsugi The Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido by two Brushes by Kunisada and Hiroshige Narumi: Sohitsu gojusan tsugi (The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido by two Brushes) by Kunisada and Hiroshige Original Woodcut c. 1854 - 1857 Hiroshige hitsu & Toyokuni ga (with Censor Seals), Publisher: Maruya Kishuro Sold
14.- Genji noryo no kei Nobleman With a Fan Banks of the Sumida River Edo Standing by the River by Kunisada Genji noryo no kei (Nobleman With a Fan, Banks of the Sumida River, Edo) by Kunisada Original Woodcut 1861 Toyokuni' Signature, Publisher: Hiranoya  
15.- Portrait of a Nobleman with a Fan and a Flute by Kunisada Portrait of a Nobleman with a Fan and a Flute by Kunisada Original Woodcut c. 1820 - 1827 'Gototei Kunisada' Signature Sold
16.- Princess Takiyasha Hime The Beautiful Sorceress by Kunisada Princess Takiyasha-hime (The Beautiful Sorceress) by Kunisada Original Woodcut 1850 'Toyokuni' Signature, Publisher: Sumiyoshiya Masagoro, of Yotsuya Sold
17.- Sangi Hitoshi Ogura Hyakunin Isshu - A Pictoral Comentary on One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets by Kunisada Sangi Hitoshi (Ogura Hyakunin Isshu - A Pictoral Comentary on One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets) by Kunisada Original Woodcut 1845 Signed: Ichiyusai Toyokuni ga, Publisher: Sanoya Kihei  
18.- The Legend of The Nine Tailed Fox Yamato Province Fox Kitsune Tadanobu by Kunisada I and Kunisada II The Legend of The Nine Tailed Fox (Yamato Province: Fox (Kitsune) Tadanobu) by Kunisada I and Kunisada II Original Woodcut 1845 Signed: Ichiyosai Toyokuni ga (within the main image); Toyokuni monjin Kunimasa ga (on the insert) Publisher: Aamitaya Kiyoyemon Sold
19.- Three Figures in a Winter Landscape Travelers in the Snow by Kunisada Three Figures in a Winter Landscape (Travelers in the Snow) by Kunisada Original Woodcut c.1820 - 1827 'Gototei Kunisada' Signature Sold
20.- Yotsuya Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Ghost of Oiwa Flowers of Edo and Views of Famous by Kunisada and Sadahide Yotsuya: Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Ghost of Oiwa (Flowers of Edo and Views of Famous) by Kunisada and Sadahide Original Woodcut 1863 Signed: Toyokuni ga, (bottom right); & Tou ga (top); Sadahide ga (Bottom left), Publisher: Katoya Iwazo  

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