HIROSHIGE - POET 99
Japan Published 1847-1852 Woodblock prints
Size: 23.5 x 34.5 cm
Oban woodblock print by Kunisada, a.k.a. Toyokuni III (1786 - 1864) from the Edo period, titled 'Poet 99'. Published by Sanoya Kihei, acccording to sensor seals between 1847 and 1852. The image depicts the poet Kamakura-udaijin (Sanetomo) from the series 'One hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets' (Hyakunin-isshu Emyo). A cartouche in the shape of a book features a poem by the poet.
Condition: Very good
Provenance: Van Peet, Amsterdam
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