Kuniyoshi: Chapter 9, Aoi (Heart Vine) (Sold)
Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Title: Chapter 9, Aoi (Heart Vine)
Series: Ukiyo-e Comparisons of the Cloudy Chapters of Genji (Genji kumo ukiyo-e awase)
Date: 1845-46
Kon-o Maru dips his net into the sea, his face full of focus and consternation. Why a well-dressed warrior type would be fishing on a small boat must have keys that are held within the story. Perhaps he is after a prize other than fish?
Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition.
Dimensions: ôban
Publisher: Iseya Ichibei
Literature: Robinson S45.9.
Seal: Censor’s: Murata Heiemon (single seal 1842-46)
Signature: Ichiyûsai Kuniyoshi ga
SKU: KUY401