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Subject:Woodblock Print Artist/Markings?
Posted By: Kelly Fri, Jun 15, 2012 IP: 92.98.135.59

Can anyone read the artist name and markings on this print? Much thanks!







Subject:Re: Woodblock Print Artist/Markings?
Posted By: Stan Sun, Jun 17, 2012

The artist is Kunisada (aka Toyokuni III (signing as Toyokuni)). The date seal is cut in half in your last pic but it look like a dragon year 12th month - 1844, 1856, or 1868. Given the signature cartouche, I'd say 1856.

Cheers,
Stan

Subject:Re: Woodblock Print Artist/Markings?
Posted By: Kelly Mon, Jun 18, 2012

Excellent - huge help Stan! I haven't found this exact image but I'm enjoying looking at his other artwork.

Subject:Re: Re: Woodblock Print Artist/Markings?
Posted By: Stan Tue, Jun 19, 2012

Kelly,

Your print may represent one of the legends with the cartouches over each person containing their name. You probably found the link below for the Kunisada Project.

We have about 3 dozen Kunisada prints. Here is delightful one. I love the way the cat is mimicking the child's moves.

Cheers,
Stan




URL Title :Kunisada Project



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