Two signed woodblock print by Toyokuni III put together depicting Kabuki Theatre actors. These prints were part of a triptych, the middle part is missing. Utagawa Kunisada (also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, 1786-1865) was the most popular, prolific, and commercially successful designers of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th century Japan. In his own time, his reputation far exceeded that of his contemporaries, Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Kuniyoshi. The scene shows the inside of a building with sliding doors overlooking a water garden landscape with cherry trees in the background. The patterns of the kimonos and wall screens are finely detailed. 
 
$400 or Best Offer. 
 
Dimensions: 18 1/2'' x 13 1/4''