Description: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797-1861)Saigyō Hōshi, from the series One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Hyakunin Isshu no uchi) The Buddhist monk Saigyo under a willow tree on a river bank showing a group of children a golden cat. woodblock print, ink and color on paper, circa 1840s in the collection of The British Museum visible image measures approximately: 9 1/4" W x 13 1/4" Hframe measures approximately: 15 5/8" W x 20 3/8" H About Utagawa Kuniyoshi The son of silk dyer, Kuniyoshi Utagawa was born into the Igusa family in Edo. Little is known about his very early years, though he is said to have shown remarkable talent from a young age. Kuniyoshi began his ukiyo-e career as a pupil of Shunei. At age 14 he was accepted to study the art of woodblock printing under Toyokuni I and, in time, would become one of his most successful students. In 1814, he left Toyokuni’s studio to pursue a career as an independent ukiyo-e artist. Initially, he had little success, selling tatami mats in order to support himself. However, his fortunes changed in 1827 with his dramatic series 108 Heroes of the Suikoden. From that point forward, the public hungered for his portrayals of famous samurai and legendary heroes. Kuniyoshi Utagawa worked across all genres, producing some brilliant landscapes and charming bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women). He died in the spring of 1861 from complications of a stroke.
Price: 1200 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Print
Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Image Orientation: Portrait
Material: Paper
Production Technique: Woodblock
Framing: Matted & Framed
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Cats, Children, Monk
