Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798-1861)

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  Woodblock print in colors, Ukiyo-e style, ca. 1850-1853, Kae era (1848-1854), depicting two ladies, one - Greengrocer's daughter Oshichi and her friend Okinu; signed: "Greengrocer's daughter Oshichi / (Oshichi’s) friend Okinu" and a double logo (the lower part of this logo is a Chinese character “久” meaning “long-lasting” or “long term”). into upper part. Seals: "Kinugasa (one of the censors Kinugasa Fusajiro’s family name) / Shita-uri (low-key sale) (Note: Shita-uri was a kind of official stamp only used from 1850 to 1853 in Kae era (1848-1854)." and inscribed: "Ichiyusai (the author’s art name) Painted by Kuniyoshi (the author’s surname) (Note: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) was one of the great masters of the Japanese Ukiyo-e style woodblock prints and painting in the late Edo period, known for his portrayals of famous samurai and legendary heroes. / Murata (one of the censors Murata Heimon’s family name)." Framed and matted under glass in carved gilt wood frame, overall 19-3/8" x 14-1/4". Provenance: old private collection, Pittsburgh, PA, by descent in the family to the current owner.

  Condition

  Very good, not inspected out of frame.