UTAGAWA Kunisada I / 初代目歌川国貞
Pseudonym: | Toyokuni III, Gototei, Kochoro |
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Life dates: | 1786 - 1864 |
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Ukiyo-e painter, printmaker. Born in Katsushika in Musashi; lived in Edo. At 15 pupil of Toyokuni; took name of Kunisada. In 1807 prodused first book illustrations; in 1808 began to make actor prints. After his father`s death inherited the liecence of the ferry at Itsutsume and took name Gototei (Fith Ferry House). In 1833 studie under Hanabusa ikkei; then the style of hanabusa Itcho, taking name of Kochoro. in 1844 took name of Toyokuni III, by which he is frequently know. In 1845 retired, calling himself Shozo. Specialized in illustrations for story books and portraits of actors. His few landscape prints quite fine; his bijinga generally undistinguished.
Roberts, Laurance, P. "A Dictionary of Japanese Artists", John Weatherhill Inc., New York, 1980, p.97
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Sumo Wrestler Seigetsu, Kujira Tadsaemon 18 Years Old C. 1844 А-28373 |
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Boat Ride at the Full Moon at the Six Months. 1849 – 1850 А. 4030–4032 |
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Gathering of Beauties to a Flower Procession C. 1849–1852 А. 3973–3975 |
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1850 А-30487 |
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C. 1850 А. 34458–34460 |
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С. 1849–1853 А-29823 |
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1853 А-33727/а |
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1857 А. 4027–4029 |
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1857 А-34452-34454 |
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A series of Later Collection of Genji Expressions (“Genji goshu yojo”) 1857 - 1858 А-29796 |
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A series of Later Collection of Genji Expressions (“Genji goshu yojo”) 1857 - 1858 А-29795 |
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A series of Later Collection of Genji Expressions (“Genji goshu yojo”) 1857 - 1858 А-29794 |
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A series of Later Collection of Genji Expressions (“Genji goshu yojo”) 1857 - 1858 А-29792 |
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A series of Later Collection of Genji Expressions (“Genji goshu yojo”) 1857 - 1858 А-29791 |
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Prince Genji Watching Ama Divers 1858 А. 33896–33898 |
