Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) 1786-1865) / Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826-1869)
The actor Kawarasaki Gonjûrô I, dressed in a transparent summer kimono, holding a writing scroll in his hands and a brush between his teeth.
The fan-shaped inset by Hiroshige II contains a summer view of a river embankment, Mount Fuji rising behind.
Title: Ayase (?)
Series: Tôto shiki meisho zukushi (Famous places in the eastern capital. i.e. Edo, in the four seasons)
Signature: Nanajûhassai Toyokokuni hitsu (the 78-year-old T.), in Toshidama cartouche
Signature: Hiroshige (landscape)
Publisher: Sakanaya Eikichi (Uoei), Edo
Date: 1863, 6th month
Size: Vertical Ôban, 36.1 x 24.1 cm
Excellent impression and colours, with relief printing. Slightly trimmed. Overall very nice condition.
From a rarely seen good series of half-length figures paired with landscapes. Waseda 006-1490
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