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“Nakamura Tokizo as Yamauba Yaegiri”
   

 
Inventory #:
4581
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Artist:
Shunsen, NATORI  
Dates/Bio:
Japanese 1886-1960  
Medium:
Woodblock  
Date:
1952  
Size (H/W):
Image area - 14 3/4" x 9 3/4" (37.5 x 24.8cm); Sheet size 16” x 11” (40.6 x 27.9cm)  
Description:
From the series “30 Portraits of Contemporary Actors in Kabuki Plays”. Shunsen plate #73. Published by The S. Watanabe Color Print Co. Brush “Shunsen” signature and red flower seal at upper right in image. Watanabe 6mm seal at lower right corner. In the right margin the titles and the block date of Showa 27 years.
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Other Notes:
Following the Second World War Watanabe and Shunsen produced this last series of actor protrraits.    
Condition:
Very good condition. Light pink facial tone showing nicely. Silver mica background, one spot in the upper left background, minor soiling on the edges of the sheet, mostly from mica. Embossing on the nose and parts of kimono. Not matted or mounted.    
Price:
$390 - free shipping in USA Status: Available  

 
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