Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861), Woodblock
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861), Woodblock Print Triptych
Edo period (1615-1868), ink and colors on paper, a gathering of people, each identified with a cartouche, on a balcony overlooking the sea, one figures stands up waving probably a war fan instructing an unseen army, wonderful details to clothing, positioning, and character expression as characteristic of Kuniyoshi, a large cartouche of calligraphy in the left print of group details the scene, framed, not examined outside of the frame.
DOA 19 x 32.5 in.
Estate of the Late Bob Whitfield, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Rubbing and wear to surface of paper especially at joining edges of prints; some areas of discoloration and staining to upper corner of left side print; some fading to colors.
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861), Woodblock Print Triptych
Edo period (1615-1868), ink and colors on paper, a gathering of people, each identified with a cartouche, on a balcony overlooking the sea, one figures stands up waving probably a war fan instructing an unseen army, wonderful details to clothing, positioning, and character expression as characteristic of Kuniyoshi, a large cartouche of calligraphy in the left print of group details the scene, framed, not examined outside of the frame.
DOA 19 x 32.5 in.
Estate of the Late Bob Whitfield, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Condition Report: Rubbing and wear to surface of paper especially at joining edges of prints; some areas of discoloration and staining to upper corner of left side print; some fading to colors.
