Kunichika: Tattooed characters at the Oji Waterfall triptych (Sold)

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika 国周画 (1835-1900)
Title: Tattooed characters at the Oji Waterfall: Wakate Zoroi Ouji no Kuwadate

Date: 1864

It is a hot summer day, and we can’t stop thinking of our favorite actor. And here we see him and his famous friends, stripped down to reveal extensive tattoos, dipping under a purifying waterfall. The names of each actor are written beside them, which includes the two female figures who must be actors who specialize in female roles. Here we are part of the fantasy, able to spy on our favorite actors; each of the four central actors have different designs for their tattoos. Upper right is a stone fox figure, which must be dedicated to Inari.

Condition: Very good impression, color and condition. Unbacked.

Dimensions: ôban triptych (36.3 x 24.5 cm each sheet, approx.)
Publisher: Yorozuya Zentaro  Signature: Kunichika ga 国周画

SKU: KCA129