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UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786–1865) "Triptychon mit Kabuki-Schauspielern" 1820-1830

UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786–1865) "Triptychon mit Kabuki-Schauspielern" 1820-1830

Edo-Zeit, um 1820–1830. Farbholzschnitt auf Papier. Je ca. 37,5 x 24,5 cm. Jeweils signiert Gototei Kunisada ga "五渡亭国貞画" mit Zensursiegel und Verlegermarke. Dreibandiges Kabuki-Triptychon mit der Darstellung dreier bekannter Darsteller der Edo-Zeit in charakteristischen Rollen: "Matsumoto Kōshirō" als der legendäre Heike-Krieger Akushichibyōe Kagekiyo mit entblößtem Schwert und ausgeprägt expressivem Gesichtsausdruck. "Iwai Tojaku" in einer Onnagata-Frauenrolle in dynamisch geschwungener Pose mit blau gemustertem Kimono. "Nakamura Shikan" als Okabō unter strahlenförmig ausgehendem Lichtmotiv mit Tempel-Attribut. Die Blätter sind jeweils ganzflächig auf eine Kartonunterlage montiert. Altersbedingte Papierbräunung, vereinzelte Einrisse und Fehlstellen an den Rändern fachgerecht gefestigt und geschlossen. Farben stellenweise berieben, jedoch in gutem Gesamteindruck. Rahmen, HxB: 60/47 cm. | UTAGAWA KUNISADA (1786–1865) “Triptych Featuring Kabuki Actors” 1820–1830 Edo period, ca. 1820–1830. Color woodblock print on paper. Each approx. 37.5 x 24.5 cm. Each signed Gototei Kunisada ga “五渡亭国貞画” with censor’s seal and publisher’s mark. A three-panel Kabuki triptych depicting three well-known Edo-period actors in their signature roles: “Matsumoto Kōshirō” as the legendary Heike warrior Akushichibyōe Kagekiyo, with his sword drawn and a strikingly expressive facial expression. “Iwai Tojaku” in an onnagata (female) role, striking a dynamically sweeping pose in a blue-patterned kimono. “Nakamura Shikan” as Okabō, depicted against a radial light motif with a temple attribute. Each sheet is mounted over its entire surface onto a cardboard backing. Age-related browning of the paper, isolated tears, and missing sections along the edges have been professionally reinforced and closed. Colors are rubbed in places, but the overall impression is good. Frame, HxW: 60/47 cm. SHIPPING TO THE USA MUST BE ARRANGED BY THE BUYER.

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