Utagawa TOYOKUNI (1769-1825)

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Furyu rokkasen, “Fashionable Six Poets.” One sheet from a set of three that can be viewed separately or as a triptych. Shows the famous Heian period waka poets Ono no Komachi and Ariwara no Narihira together with an attendant. Two famous poems by them above in gold clouds, hinting at the archaising motif. Published by Nishimuraya Yohachi , c 1802. Originally purchased from me in 1976.

Fine impression and colour. Very good condition with yellow ground and gold printed at the top. Signed Toyokuni ga.

Status: Sold