35x24cm Utagawa Kunisada Toyokuni III 1786-1865 Kabuki or bijin-ga scene Very good, with strong colors and preserved detail. Minor trimming and age-related wear consistent with prints of this period. Edo period, mid-19th century circa 1850s–1860s Oban tate-e 描述:This is an original Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada (1786–1865), also known as Toyokuni III, one of the most celebrated masters of the ukiyo-e tradition.The print depicts an interior scene with a seated man and a standing woman in richly decorated kimono, set against a backdrop that opens to a spring landscape with blossoming cherry trees. The figures are finely detailed, with elaborate costumes, hair ornaments, and a strong sense of theatrical presence, suggesting that the subject is drawn from a kabuki performance or a romantic narrative.The work is signed by the artist, bearing Kunisada’s seal and signature.Kunisada was among the most prolific and influential ukiyo-e masters, highly regarded in his time and sought after today for his expressive depictions of kabuki actors, beautiful women, and elegant scenes of daily life. This print, likely once part of a triptych, stands as a fine example of his late career and remains a desirable work for collectors of Japanese art.
provenance:收藏家Lucas Christopoulos是一位国际知名的古代文明学者,尤其关注希腊文化与东亚文化之间的历史互动。他的作品考察了丝绸之路沿线的文化交流,揭示了希腊文化的影响,包括艺术,战斗技巧和宗教符号,是如何融入中亚,东南亚,印度,中国和日本的当地传统。provenance:Lucas Christopoulos is an internationally recognized scholar speializing in ancient civilizations,with a particular focus on the historical interactions between Greek and East Asian cultures. His work examines the cultural exchanges that took place along the Silk Road, revealing how Hellenistic influences, including art, combat techniques, and religious symbols, became integrated into local traditions across Central Asia, Southeast Asia, India, China, and Japan.