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Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900-Monde Role
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240998
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Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900-Monde Role
USD400-600
38cmx25cmLate Edo Early Meiji period c1866-1875
Original Japanese woodblock print Ukiyo-e, polychrome on handmade paper
Yakusha-e actor portrait featuring a Kabuki actor in the role of Monde, likely from the play Shiraito Monde-Kasane-goi no Sayogoromo. Kunichika was celebrated for his dynamic portraits of Kabuki stars, vivid colors, and detailed costume design. Notes: This piece is a fine example of Kunichika’s mature work, capturing the dramatic flair of Kabuki theatre. Provenance Private collection, Japan. Comparable Works Similar prints are catalogued in the Waseda University Theatre Museum archives.
