SET OF FOUR JAPANESE UKIYO E WOODBLOCK ACTOR PRINTS
A set of four Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, featuring dramatic character portraits and narrative vignettes characteristic of Kabuki theater subjects. From the famous series Kabuki Juhachiban, the 18 selected Kabuki plays of the Ichikawa lineage, created by artists of the Torii school and depicting the actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX. Each composition includes stylized figures with expressive gestures, accompanied by traditional calligraphic text in cartouches and horizontal headers. Each is framed. Oriental Art, Asian Antiques, Wall Decor, Collector Set, Theatre Prints, Woodcut Art, and Collectibles.
Dimensions
Frame size: 17 3/4 x 13 in. each. Image size: 13 3/4 x 9 in. each. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good condition. Signs of age and wear. Some staining shown on the paper. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
A set of four Japanese woodblock prints, or ukiyo-e, featuring dramatic character portraits and narrative vignettes characteristic of Kabuki theater subjects. From the famous series Kabuki Juhachiban, the 18 selected Kabuki plays of the Ichikawa lineage, created by artists of the Torii school and depicting the actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX. Each composition includes stylized figures with expressive gestures, accompanied by traditional calligraphic text in cartouches and horizontal headers. Each is framed. Oriental Art, Asian Antiques, Wall Decor, Collector Set, Theatre Prints, Woodcut Art, and Collectibles.
Dimensions
Frame size: 17 3/4 x 13 in. each. Image size: 13 3/4 x 9 in. each. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good condition. Signs of age and wear. Some staining shown on the paper. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
