| Technique Color woodblock print (nishiki-e) | |
| Dimensionsh 45 × w 30,5 cm | |
| Short item description Publisher: Kabutoya Gallery (originally for Kyoto Hanga-in), 1980s This rare woodblock print is a masterpiece by Torii Kiyomitsu IX, who in 1982 became the first female headmaster of the renowned Torii school, a lineage that has defined Kabuki theater art for centuries. The print depicts the high-ranking courtesan Agemaki, the celebrated heroine of the play Sukeroku. Part of the exclusive trilogy "Snow, Moon, and Flowers," this specific sheet represents the "Flower" element. The artist's significant contribution to Japanese art was recognized by the government in 2005 with the "Oujihosho" Medal of Honour. The edition number 68/300 is handwritten in Japanese within the publisher's red seal on the reverse. |
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From Hokusai and Hiroshige through Kunisada to Koson – 92 catalogue lots containing over 100 original woodblock prints.
