UTAGAWA Toyokuni I / 初代目歌川豐國
Pseudonym: | Ichiyosai |
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Life dates: | 1769 - 1825 |
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Ukiyo-e painter, printmaker. Lived and worked in Edo. Son of a sculptor of puppets. Pupil of Utagawa Toyoharu. Influenced by almost every well-known contemporary print artist. In his actor prints (yakusha-e) he showed the actors both in their stage roles and private life. Also illustrated books by Santo Kyoden and other writers. Most promnent and popular member of the Utagawa school, but his work unequal and, about 1805, began to show a marked and rapid decline. Said to have been orginator of azuma nishiki-e (East or Edo nishiki-e). Had many followers.
Roberts, Laurance, P. "A Dictionary of Japanese Artists", John Weatherhill Inc., New York, 1980, p.186
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The Tenth Month: Scarlet Autumn Leaves at Kaianji Late 1790s А-31837 |
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The beginning of the XIX century. Later edition. C. 1847-1852 А-33744 |
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Daughter of the Noble Family Descending from a Palanquin 1801–1804 А. 31834-31836 |
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1809 А-30414 |
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1811 А-27712 |
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1815 А-28949 |
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Actor Segawa Kikunojō V as Benzaiten A series of Actor Segawa Kikunojo V in a Dance Performance with Seven Transformations. C. 1810–1825 А-29612 |
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Actor Segawa Kikunojō V as Dancing Peasant Woman A series of Actor Segawa Kikunojo V in a Dance Performance with Seven Transformations. C. 1810–1825 А-29604 |
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Actor Segawa Kikunojō V as Isami A series of Actor Segawa Kikunojo V in a Dance Performance with Seven Transformations. C. 1810–1825 А-29605 |
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Actor Nakamura Shikan II as Guan` Yu １８１９ А-2620 |
