Lot 423 Kuniyoshi Utagawa. Kocho: Abe no Yasuna aus der …

Kocho: Abe no Yasuna aus der Serie Genji kumo ukiyo-e awase ("Ukiyo-e-Vergleiche zu den wolkigen Kapiteln des Genji"), Blatt 24. Japan, Edo (1603-1868). Wohl um 1845-46. Farbholzschnitt (nishiki-e) auf Papier, vertikales Oban-Format. Signiert links unten Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, mit rotem Kiri-Siegel, Verlegersiegel Iseya Ichibei (Iseichi) und Zensursiegel Watari.

Japan

Geographie und Reisen – Vgl. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Inv.-Nr. 11.36527. - Das Blatt verbindet die Anspielung auf das Kapitel "Kocho" ("Schmetterlinge") aus dem Genji monogatari mit einer dramatischen, zeitgenössisch interpretierten Theaterszene um Abe no Yasuna. Die Komposition zeigt Yasuna, in prachtvoll gemustertem Gewand und mit Fächer, während zwei Schmetterlinge über ihm schweben, rechts greift eine zweite, als Krieger charakterisierte Figur in das Geschehen ein. - Mit horizontalem Falz in der Bildmitte, Alterstonung, minimale Bräunung, stellenweisem Farbabrieb. - Insgesamt gut.

Geography and Travel – Polychrome woodblock print (nishiki-e) on paper, vertical oban format. Signed lower left Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, with red kiri seal, publisher's seal Iseya Ichibei (Iseichi), and censor's seal Watari. Cf. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, acc. no. 11.36527. The print combines an allusion to the chapter "Kocho" ("Butterflies") from the Genji monogatari with a dramatic, contemporaneously interpreted theatrical scene involving Abe no Yasuna. The composition depicts Yasuna in elaborately patterned robes and holding a fan, while two butterflies flutter above him, at right, a second figure, characterized as a warrior, intervenes in the action. With a horizontal fold through the centre of the image, age toning, minimal browning, and occasional colour rubbing. Overall in good condition.

Startprice: 240 €
Estimate: 360 €

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