Utagawa Kunisada

 

also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III

 

(1786 - 1865)

 

Samurai in a Dragon Robe - Probably an element from a Triptich

 

Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni was the most prolific and successful designer of ukiyo-e (floating world) woodblock prints in 19th Century Japan.

 

Oban format
Around 10 X 15 inches 25 X 38 cm

 

Condition: Sheet lightly worn with some spotting and some light damage to paper (see lower right, bu the signature)

 

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