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Subject:Woodblock print ID? signatures
Posted By: Jeremy Wed, Oct 19, 2016 IP: 24.153.118.117
I Just picked up a number of paintings and print and am trying to piece together info about them. i think they are gorgeous but can find info on the signatures. Any help would be appreciated.







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Subject:Re: Woodblock print ID? signatures
Posted By: Stan Thu, Oct 20, 2016
The first doesn't have a signature. I think I've seen it before and it is the middle panel of a triptych, but I don't remember the artist. The second is an actor print by Utagawa Kunisada before 1844 (when he started signing as Toyokuni). If you can get better pictures of them, you can use Google Image Search to look for them. For the Kunisada, you can look at the Kunisada site below.

Cheers,
Stan



URL Title :Kunisada


Subject:Re: Woodblock print ID? signatures
Posted By: Jeremy Sat, Oct 22, 2016
Thank you so much for the response.

Subject:Re: Woodblock print ID? signatures
Posted By: Guy Sun, Oct 23, 2016
Kuniyoshi's signature is present in the lower corner left.

Guy.

Subject:Re: Woodblock print ID? signatures
Posted By: Stan Mon, Oct 24, 2016
You're right. I missed it trying to give a quick answer. I thought it was Kuniyoshi but couldn't find the print in the short time I had.

Cheers,
Stan

Subject:Re: Woodblock print ID? signatures
Posted By: Guy Fri, Oct 21, 2016
The first woodblock print was designed by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) and published by Fujiokaya Hikotarô, probably late 1830s. It depicts Kintarô killing a panter in the mountains.
The second print was designed by Utagawa Kunidada (186-1865)and published 1830s by Yamamotoya Heikichi. This actor print depicts the kabuki actor Nakamura Utaemon (probably Utaemon IV) performing on stage.

Guy.

URL Title :Kintarô


Subject:Re: Woodblock print ID? signatures
Posted By: Jeremy Sat, Oct 22, 2016
Is there any chance either of you have seen this signature before? It is a painting I am pretty sure.
And thank you for your previous responses.





Subject:Re: Woodblock print ID? signatures
Posted By: Stan Mon, Oct 24, 2016
This is a Chinese painting. You should start a new discussion and include that info in the title to attract rat's attention.

Regards,
Stan

Subject:Re: Woodblock print ID? signatures
Posted By: Jeremy Tue, Oct 25, 2016
Thank you, I will do that.

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