YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892). The fight at Shimmai. (Sold)
Artist:
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
Subject:
Wrestlers and firemen fighting at Shimmai Shrine.
Series:
Shinsen azuma nishiki-e. (New selections of eastern brocade pictures).
Signature:
Yoshitoshi. Artist's seal Taiso.
Date:
Meiji 19 (1886).
Publisher:
Tsunashima Kamekichi.
Block-cutter:
Enkatsu
Size:
Oban diptych, 37,6x50 cm.
Medium:
Woodblock color print.
Literature:
For another example and detailed description of the subject see Shinichi Segi. Yoshitoshi The Splendid Decadent. Tokyo, 1985, p. 137, no. 36.
Conditions:
Very good impression and colour, some trimming otherwise good conditions.
Item no:
C 359
Status:
Sold