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Japanese antique woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I (1769-1825) of a woman and boy. The lady holds a bamboo branch festooned with decorations possibly for the Tanabata Festival. In the upper left is a blossoming branch hung with paper strips of writing (tanzaku). During Tanabata this writing would be wishes.
Toyokuni I started work in the studio of Toyoharu at the age of 14. He was heavily influenced by the print artist, Utamaro. Toyokuni I later became one of the most influential print artist of Japan, teaching famed artist such as Kunisada and Kuniyoshi. He is most famous for his bijin-ga (pictures of beauties) and yakusha-e (pictures of actors).
Age: Edo Period (c. early 1800s)
Dimensions: 14 3/4" high x 9 7/8" wide
Toyokuni I started work in the studio of Toyoharu at the age of 14. He was heavily influenced by the print artist, Utamaro. Toyokuni I later became one of the most influential print artist of Japan, teaching famed artist such as Kunisada and Kuniyoshi. He is most famous for his bijin-ga (pictures of beauties) and yakusha-e (pictures of actors).
Age: Edo Period (c. early 1800s)
Dimensions: 14 3/4" high x 9 7/8" wide
$600.00
item #1492619
