from the series Hyakunin isshu (One Hundred poems by one hundred poets)

from the series Hyakunin isshu (One Hundred poems by one hundred poets)

Utagawa Kunisada
Japanese, 1786 - 1864

woodblock print
35 x 36.5 centimeters

print

Kunisada began his apprenticeship around 1800 under the master Toyokuni (1769 - 1825) and became one of his chief pupils. the Utagawa school specialized in actor prints. Kunisada is also known as Toyokuni III. During his life, he has had a few pseudonyms, such as Ichiyusai or Gototei. In 1807 he published his first book of illustrations, and the following year, his first book of actor prints. During his lifetime, it has been estimated that he had produced more than 20,000 prints.

University Purchase with funds from the Charles I. and Blanche Barber Fine Art Fund.