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Japanese woodblock print on Ukiyo-e* type paper, representing a Kabuki actor, Ichikawa Komazo as a samurai, by Katsukawa Shunsho (1726-1792) and Ippitsusai Bunsho (1765-1792), in the work "Ehon butai ôgi" (Album of theater fans) in 1770, from the 19th century.
This print is in good condition. It is signed, see photos. It was framed later. The work in question was so successful that it was reprinted several times in the 19th century. An original edition of this print is kept in particular at the British Museum in London.
Please note: slight wear and dirt from time, take a good look at the photos.
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Japanese term meaning "picture of the floating world") is a Japanese art movement of the Edo period (1603-1868) including not only original folk and narrative painting, but also and especially Japanese woodblock prints. The main themes are Bijinga ("Paintings of beautiful women"), Kabuki and yakusha-e (images of the kabuki theater and its actors), Shunga (erotic paintings), Landscapes (fkei-ga) and "famous views" (meisho-e) and also fauna and flora.
