Description: Utagawa Kuniyasu (1794-1832), Ukiyo-e Woodblock Print, “Authentic”
Few details are known of Kuniyasu’s life. He was born in 1794 and had the given name Yasugoro. His teacher was the Utagawa school master Toyokuni.
Kuniyasu’s earliest surviving work is his illustrations to the book Hanashi no momochidori?????). He illustrated about a hundred books throughout his career, and designed hundreds of stand-alone prints of beauties (bijin-ga) and actors (yakusha-e).
Kuniyasu also used the art names Ipposai and Nishikawa Yasunobu. He died at age 39 in the seventh month of 1832. Works of his continued to be issued following his death, which may suggest they were popular.
Dimension: “10 1/2″ W x 14 1/2” H
Date: 18th~19th century.
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Dimensions:Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 0.15 in (3.81 mm)
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Materials and Techniques:PaperHand-CarvedHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:Japan
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1800s
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Condition:FairWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
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Seller Location:Norton, MA
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Reference Number:Seller: LU5848225334571
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