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Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print: Nakamura Shikan as a Shamisen Player. Original 19th century colour woodblock print Japan: Undated c. late 19th century. Unframed. Fine condition

rif. 369268Japan Undated c.late 19th century. Fine Condition. An appealing and well preserved original colour woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900 measuring 24 x 37 cm. Provenance: The Japanese Gallery London. Kunichika one of the final great masters of the ukiyo-e tradition devoted his career to capturing the vitality of the kabuki stage. Apprenticed at thirteen to Utagawa Kunisada he developed a keen sensitivity to theatrical gesture costume and the emotional charge of performance qualities that define his celebrated yakusha-e actor portraits. Working during the transition from the Edo to the Meiji period Kunichika remained a steadfast advocate for traditional woodblock printing even as new technologies reshaped Japanese visual culture. His prints are distinguished by bold compositions saturated colour and a dramatic sensibility rooted in his deep affinity with the theatre. His characteristic palette rich reds purples and luminous contrasts heightens the expressive force of his subjects. This example depicting Nakamura Shikan in the role of a shamisen player showcases Kunichika’s ability to convey poise musicality and stage presence with remarkable clarity. The refined detailing and theatrical immediacy are hallmarks of his mature style. As one of the last great practitioners of ukiyo-e Kunichika’s work forms a vital bridge between two transformative eras in Japan’s artistic history. Size: 24 x 37 cms. Text is in Japanese. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Japanese Language; Japanese Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. unknown

Cosmo Books · Regno Unito129,20 £≈ 153,76 €

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Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print : Kawarazaki as a Female Spirit. Original 19th century colour woodblock print Japan: Undated c. late 19th century. Unframed. Fine condition

rif. 369267Japan Undated c.late 19th century. Unframed Print. Fine Condition. A bright and finely preserved original colour woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900 measuring 24 x 37 cm. Provenance: The Japanese Gallery London. Kunichika ranks among the most compelling late masters of ukiyo-e renowned for his vivid portrayals of kabuki actors and the theatrical world that shaped his artistic life. Apprenticed at thirteen to Utagawa Kunisada he quickly absorbed the expressive vocabulary of the stage gesture costume and dramatic tension elements that became central to his celebrated yakusha-e actor portraits. His work flourished during the profound cultural shift from the Edo to the Meiji period a time when traditional woodblock printing faced increasing competition from new technologies. Kunichika remained a loyal defender of the ukiyo-e tradition producing prints distinguished by their bold compositions saturated palettes and emotional immediacy. His characteristic use of deep reds and purples combined with a keen sensitivity to theatrical presence allowed him to capture not only likeness but atmosphere. This print depicting the actor Kawarazaki in the role of a female spirit exemplifies Kunichika’s ability to convey both the supernatural and the performative with striking clarity. The heightened expression rich colour and dramatic poise are hallmarks of his mature style. As one of the final great practitioners of the ukiyo-e technique Kunichika’s work forms a vital bridge between two transformative eras in Japanese visual culture. Size: 24 x 37 cms. Text is in Japanese. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Japanese Interest; Japanese Language; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. unknown

Cosmo Books · Regno Unito129,20 £≈ 153,76 €

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Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print : Sawamura Tossho in a Female Role. Original 19th century colour woodblock print Japan: Undated c. late 19th century. Unframed. Fine condition

rif. 369264Japan Undated c.late 19th century. Fine Condition. An elegant and well preserved original colour woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900 measuring 24 x 37 cm. Provenance: The Japanese Gallery London. Kunichika one of the final great exponents of the ukiyo-e tradition devoted much of his career to the world of kabuki. Apprenticed at thirteen to Utagawa Kunisada he developed an instinctive command of theatrical expression gesture costume and the heightened emotional register of performance. His celebrated yakusha-e actor portraits capture not only likeness but the charged atmosphere of the stage. Working during the transition from the Edo to the Meiji era Kunichika remained a loyal defender of traditional woodblock printing even as new technologies reshaped Japanese visual culture. His prints are distinguished by bold compositions saturated colour and a dramatic sensibility that reflects his deep affinity with the theatre. His characteristic use of rich reds and purples lends his work a distinctive intensity. This example portraying the actor Sawamura Tossho in a female role demonstrates Kunichika’s ability to convey poise elegance and theatrical presence with remarkable clarity. The refined palette and expressive detailing are hallmarks of his mature style. As one of the last masters of ukiyo-e Kunichika’s work forms a vital link between two transformative periods in Japan’s artistic history. Size: 24 x 37 cms. Text is in Japanese. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Japanese Language; Japanese Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. unknown

Cosmo Books · Regno Unito129,20 £≈ 153,76 €

KABUKI ACTORSBiblio.com

Toyohara Kunichika Japanese Woodblock Print : Ichikawa Danjuro as a Male Spirit. Original 19th century colour woodblock print Japan: Undated c. late 19th century. Unframed. Fine condition

rif. 369269Japan Undated c.late 19th century. Unframed Print. Fine Condition. A vivid and well-preserved original colour woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika 1835-1900 measuring 24 x 37 cm. Provenance: The Japanese Gallery London. Kunichika stands among the last great masters of ukiyoe celebrated for his dynamic portrayals of kabuki actors and the theatrical world they inhabited. Trained from the age of thirteen under Utagawa Kunisada he quickly distinguished himself through his instinctive grasp of stage gesture costume and dramatic expression. His lifelong fascination with kabuki led him to specialise in yakusha-e-actor portraits that captured both the physical presence and emotional intensity of performance. Working during the turbulent transition from the Edo to the Meiji period Kunichika remained a steadfast advocate for traditional woodblock printing even as new artistic technologies emerged. His prints are admired for their bold compositions saturated colours particularly his signature purples and deep reds and their ability to convey the heightened atmosphere of the theatre. Beyond actors his oeuvre spans folklore subjects sumo portraits travel scenes and landscapes all rendered with a distinctive dramatic flair. This example depicting the celebrated actor Ichikawa Danjuro in the role of a male spirit is characteristic of Kunichika’s late work: striking theatrical and richly coloured with a palpable sense of presence. His legacy endures as one of the final guardians of the ukiyo-e tradition bridging two defining eras of Japanese cultural and political change. Size: 24 x 37 cms. Text is in Japanese. Category: PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Japanese Interest; Japanese Language; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. unknown

Cosmo Books · Regno Unito129,20 £≈ 153,76 €

Royal Theatrical Fund, London, for retired actors, founded 1839 with Charles Dickens as its first chairman [J Mayhew Allen, SecrBiblio.com

The Royal General Theatrical Fund Association London. Three copies of drafts of an advertisement composed by theatre historian W. Macqueen-Pope with copy of covering letter to Secretary J. Mayhew Allen; and later corrected draft of circular.

rif. 25354Copy of Macqueen-Pope’s letter: 15 May 1953. Circular: 27 November 1957; on letterhead of the Royal General Theatrical Fund Association 11 Garrick Street London WC2. See Wendy Trewin ‘The Royal General Theatrical Fund: a history 1838-1988’ 1989 and Macqueen-Pope’s entry in the Oxford DNB. ONE: Carbon copy of letter from Macqueen-Pope to Allen 15 May 1953 with three drafts of advertisement. 4pp 4to. On four leaves. The letter on the first page is somewhat grubby with rust spotting from paper clip the other three leaves each of which carries a proposed version of the advertisment in good condition lightly aged. The letter begins: ‘Dear Jack Allen / Herewith three rough samples for the proposed advertisement concerning the Fund. We should of course add the name of Leslie Henson as President wherever you think best. I will try and knock out a few more. They are intended as basic ideas only and can be altered by the Board or discarded altogether.’ He is ‘down with a sharp attack of bronchitis’ and is ‘Not by any means out of the wood yet’. He believes the ‘lack of new recruits’ is because ‘they do not think the Pensino good enough. People today think in very different terms of money to those we knew. And that I fear is our great problem.’ One draft begins: ‘You Belong to the / Most Precarious Profession in the World / You Cannot Do Anything about that / BUT / You Can Provide for Yourself and / Face the Future. last word deleted and replaced in MP’s autograph with ‘Years to Come’ / That is the reason for / The Royal General Theatrical Fund / It is the Profession’s Own Way of / Safeguarding the Future / Get into touch with the Secretary at / 11 Garrick Street. London W.C.2 / Phone / The Younger You Join the Less You Pay / And there is a Secured Income for you at Sixty / Not only that - you never lose what you have paid in. / Youth’s A Thing Will Not Endure - so Shakespeare said / but / The Royal General Theatrical Fund will take care of / Your Old Age.’ Another version begins ‘You Are Young Now. Old Age Seems a Long Way off. / But is it / You will be surprised how quietly and relentlessly it approaches. / Old Age is a serious thing to those who belong to / The Theatrical Profession.’ It ends ‘Privacy. Proficiency. Providence.’ TWO: Corrected draft of circular 27 November 1957. 1p 4to. Typewritten letter with list of ‘BUSINESS.’ Reads ‘Dear Sir or Madam / The usual monthly meeting of the Directors will be held here on Wednesday 4th December 1957 at 12 noon. / Trusting you will be able to be present / I am / Yours faithfully / J. MAYHEW ALLEN / Secretary.’ The ‘BUSINESS’ which include ‘ “My Fair Lady” benefit performance’ and ‘Elsie Coram’ have been deleted in pencil and replaced in MP’s autograph with ‘Wolfit / Robert Ormsby / Peter Ustinov / Richardson / Michael Redgrave’. Above this is written ‘Mrs Long’. After the body of the letter MP has written in ink ‘W. Macqueen-Pope Esq’. See Image. Copy of Macqueen-Pope’s letter: 15 May 1953. Circular: 27 November 1957; on letterhead of the Royal General Theatrical Fund As unknown

Richard M. Ford Ltd · Regno Unito180,00 £≈ 214,21 €

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