Actor as Samurai with Sword and Plum Blossoms - Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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A woodblock print attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi, depicting an actor as a samurai drawing his sword, set against a backdrop of plum blossoms. This work exemplifies the Ukiyo-e style of the Edo period.
This woodblock print, attributed to Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), exemplifies the Ukiyo-e style popular during the Edo period in Japan. Kuniyoshi was known for his dynamic compositions and depictions of historical and mythical figures, often infused with a sense of drama and theatricality. His work frequently featured warriors, ghosts, and scenes from popular Kabuki plays. The print depicts an actor in the role of a samurai, drawing his sword. He is dressed in a striped kimono, with floral details visible at the hem. Above him, plum blossoms are in bloom, adding a touch of natural beauty to the scene. The figure's intense gaze and poised stance convey a sense of tension and readiness. The background is a muted grey, allowing the figure and the blossoms to stand out. The print showcases the fine lines and subtle colour gradations characteristic of Japanese woodblock printing.
Actor as Samurai with Sword and Plum Blossoms - Utagawa Kuniyoshi
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12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi
a silk dyer's son who kept cats in his kimono, started a tattoo fashion in Edo, and gave kabuki actors cat faces to dodge government censors
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