| | Stockno.: | 21-044 | Artist: | Utagawa Kunisada 歌川国貞 (1786-1865) (Toyokuni III) | Description: | The actor Nakamura Shikan IV in the role of magician Sutewakamaru floating on a makimono, in the play Chigogafuchi Koi no Shiranami.
From the series 'A contest of magic scenes by Toyokuni' (Toyokuni kigō kijutsu kurabe).
Published by Hiranoya Shinzō in January 1864 .
Carver: Ōta Tashichi
This series from 1861-64 focuses on mystical/magic scenes from old tales. These tales were often transformed into kabuki plays. | Signed: | nanajūhachi sai Toyokuni hitsu (by 78 year old Toyokuni) | Size: | ōban tate-e | Condition: | Deluxe edition, very good impression color and condition | Price: | Euro 1100 SOLD | Reference: | N82 | | | |
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