Toyokuni@Fashionable Five Colors of Thread, Woman holding a cat
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| Item No | 1-94-121 |
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| Title | Fashionable Five Colors of Thread, Woman holding a cat |
| Artist | Toyokuni |
| Condition | Hole,Foxing,Rubbing |
| Size | 24.5~36.5cm |
| Price | $745.16 |
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This work will be on display at Nekorekushon from Feb. 22, so they will not be shipped until after March 1.
Toyokuni
1769-1825
Ukiyoe painter. Also referred to as Ichiyosai and others as Gago. Grown up as a child of a wood puppet carver residing in front of Shibajinmei Shrine and learned under Toyoharu. His series gYakushabutai no Sugataeh published in 1794 made a great hit attracting people with the streamlines and the bright colors representing a vital spirit. While his rival Sharaku faded away, Toyokuni I became an important person for the actor painting. He also created wonderful beauty and led the Utagawa School, the biggest painting school in the end of Bakufu.
