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KUNIYOSHI, Utagawa (1797 - 1861)

'Ogura Imitation of the One Hundred Poets' - The villain Takumi and O-Kiku -

Signed:                  Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga Publisher:             Iba-ya Sensaburo Censor's seal:      Murata Date:                      1845-48 Size:                       oban tate-e (36. 5 x 24 cms / c. 14 3/8" x 9 1/2") Condition: FINE impression, with well preserved, brilliant colors. Fine condition. Original album backing. - ref. no.:              # 591767 Price:                 € 620.00

The villain Kyogoku Takumi seated on a chest holding up a lantern, and at the same time treading on the sword of O-Kiku, who attacks him to avenge her father Yoshioka Ichimisai. Poem and portrait of Sagami in the upper bean-shaped cartouche. Reference: - B. W. Robinson, 'Kuniyoshi- The Warrior prints', London, 1982, series no. S46.65.

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