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Utagawa Kunisada

1811 · Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper · Asian Art

This triptych is a rare example from Kunisada's early career. It features the scene of Kumagai's camp from the Kabuki play The Chronicle of the Battle of Ichinotani, which was first performed in 1811. The three actors are arranged one to a sheet, and the artist has captured them striking exaggerated poses (mie) in front of a large, blossoming plum tree.

Artist

Utagawa Kunisada

Date

1811

Medium

Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Arnold Weinstein Gift, 2001