Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825) | Two woodblock prints | Edo period, 19th century

The Sokolov Collection

Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825)

Two woodblock prints

Edo period, 19^th century

Each a woodblock print, signed Toyokuni ga (Pictured by Toyokuni), and comprising:

- The actor Onoe Matsusuke II in the role of Konami, gyoji seal Hamako (Hamamatsuya Kosuke), published by Yamaguchiya Tobei (Kinkodo), circa 1811-14

- The actor Bando Mitsugoro III in the role of the sumo wrestler Nuregami Chogoro, censor's seal kiwame (approved), published by Yamamotoya Heikichi (Eikyudo), circa 1810

Each vertical oban:

38 x 26.2 cm., 15 x 10⅜ in. (the first)

37.5 x 24.2 cm., 14¾ x 9½ in. (the second)