Utagawa KUNISADA (1786-1865)

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Momotaro, “Peach Boy” with two of his companions: the talking dog and monkey battling an oni on Onigashima. Momotaro invokes a storm with thunder and lightning using Raijin’s drums. The story relates how an old childless couple discovered the child in a peach floating down a river. They adopted him and he evolved into a child of enormous strength. Published by Kawaguchiya Uhei, 1818-20. Very Rare.

Very good impression and colour. Backed, centre fold and slight trimming. Signed Gototei Kunisada ga.

Status: Available