Migita Toshihide (1862-1925) Ryusai Shigeharu (1803-1853) Kunichika Toyoharu (1835-1900) Three woodblock prints depicting actors, Edo - Meiji period, 19th century

The Sokolov Collection

Migita Toshihide (1862-1925)

Ryusai Shigeharu (1803-1853)

Kunichika Toyoharu (1835-1900)

Three woodblock prints depicting actors

Edo - Meiji period, 19^th century

The group comprising:

- The actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX, from the series A Comparison of Performances and Poems by Danjuro, signed Toshihide, published by Sasaki Toyokichi, 1893

- The actors Nakumura Baika and Iwai Shijaku in the roles of a Yamauba and Inue Shinbei Masashi, from the series One of the Eight Loyal Dogs of the House of Satomi (Satomike Hakkenshi no uchi ichini), signed Ryusai Shigeharu ga, 1834

- The actor Otani Tomoemon IV in the role of Iruka Daijin, from an untitled series of Actors Reflected in Sake Cups, signed Kunichika hitsu, Toshidama seal, published by Gusokuya Kahei, 9^th month 1869

The first: 37 x 26 cm.

The second: 37.7 x 25 cm.

The third: 36.5 x 25 cm.