KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861). Kaga no Chiyo. (Sold)
Artist:
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)
Subject:
The poetess Kaga no Chiyo (1703-75) watches a flight of geese whilst sweeping autumn leaves.
Series:
Kenjo hakkei (Virtuous women for the eight views)
Signature:
Chōōrō Kuniyoshi ga
Date:
1843-45 ca.
Publisher:
Ibaya Sensaburō
Size:
Chū-tanzaku, 38,2x13 cm
Medium:
Woodblock color print
Literature:
Another impression is illustrated in Robert Schaap et al. Heroes & Ghosts Japanese prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861. Leiden 1998, no. 112.
Conditions:
Very good impression and color. A small restored wormhole in the sky otherwise very good conditions.
Item no:
B 171
Status:
Sold