"Otani Tokuji- Kabuki" by Sharaku Toshusai, active 1794-1795. This image shows the kabuki actors "Otani Tokuji".  Sharaku is one of the greatest misteries of art hismysteriespopped out of nowhere, created some 140 designs, mostly bust portraits of kabuki actors, and then disappeared from the scene. Numerous theories have been developed and countless books were written trying to give an answer to one of the biggest enigmas in art history. Prints by Sharaku are among the rarest and most expensive ukiyo-e. Signed: Toshusai Sharaku. Very good condition, never framed; excellent colors, perfect mica background. Typical a few faint ink smudge on the margins. Once tipped. Would have been first published in Edo period. This is a re-carved edition of a later unknown date (Showa era). Width is 9 inches and height is 13 and 1/8 inches. Included with woodblock print is a windowed folder for viewing print. Excellent shading and ink bleed through. Genuine hand made Japanese woodblock print. Wonderful details with very crisp lines.

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