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Sadanobu III Japanese Woodblock Print: Kabuki Actor browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Woodblock Prints: Pre 1960: item # 776522 Please refer to our stock # 7A-019 when inquiring.
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This original woodblock print by artist Hasegawa Sadanobu III (1881-1963) features a Kabuki actor from the Edo period boldly portrayed in a classic role. 20th century, ca. 1950’s. The actor plays the role of a samurai villain, with his katana sword drawn and an angry expression on his face. The printed signature and seal are offset to the right side, above what is likely the printer’s seal mark. There is a pencil signature on the lower margin which reads “Kabuki Kurou” and an illegible printer’s name. There are mica flecks covering the surface, and the workmanship in both carving and printing is very good. The woodblock prints of Sadanobu III (son of Sadanobu II) were primarily images of warriors, actors, and maiko. The overwhelming majority of his prints were published by the Uchida Print Co. of Kyoto, Japan, a print publisher catering to the tastes and demands of Western customers. CONDITION is excellent, with great color and registration and strong ink bleed through. Skillfully executed changes of color shading ("bokashi") are seen on the top and bottom of the print. DIMENSIONS: Oban size image measures 14 3/8” (36.6 cm) x 9 7/8” (25.2 cm), plus margins. |
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