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Actor in a Contemplative Pose Holding a Fan - Woodcut - 19th Century

19th Century

$329.08
£243.94
€280VAT Included
CA$459.02
A$466.91
CHF 267.96
MX$5,612.82
NOK 3,125.73
SEK 3,155.16
DKK 2,135.12

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Polychrome woodblock print (nishiki-e) on paper. A refined Japanese woodblock print depicting a male figure—likely an actor or courtly character—seated in profile, shown in a moment of quiet introspection. The figure is dressed in layered robes, rendered in muted green and russet tones, with finely articulated textile patterns and carefully modulated color printing. He raises a folding fan toward his face, a gesture suggestive of poetic reverie or theatrical pause. The composition is framed within a rounded rectangular cartouche and accompanied by elegant calligraphic inscriptions, likely poetic verses, executed in flowing cursive script. A vertical artist’s signature appears to the right, reading Yanagawa Shigenobu ga, identifying the design with the circle of Katsushika Hokusai, under whom Shigenobu studied. The restrained palette and emphasis on line over color align with the refined aesthetic of late Edo-period surimono and actor portraiture. Printed on thin washi paper, the impression displays delicate keyblock lines and subtle color registration. The overall condition is consistent with age: light toning, minor abrasions, and handling creases visible, particularly at the margins, but with the image area remaining clear and legible. This work exemplifies the lyrical elegance of early 19th-century ukiyo-e, blending literary culture, theatrical imagery, and graphic sophistication. It would be of interest to collectors of Japanese prints, Edo-period poetry prints, and works associated with the Hokusai school.
  • Creation Year:
    19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
    Paper,Woodcut
  • Movement & Style:
    Modern
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1593361stDibs: LU650317668162

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