Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) Snow: The actor Onoe Baiko V in the role of Iwakura Sogen (Yuki: Iwakura no Sogen, Onoe Baiko), Meiji period, late 19th century
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's woodblock print depicts the actor Onoe Baiko V in the role of Iwakura Sogen during a snowy scene, created in the late 19th century Meiji period. This work exemplifies Yoshitoshi's mastery of theatrical portraiture and atmospheric effects in traditional Japanese printmaking.
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Japanese Woodblock Prints | Including the Sokolov Collection
May 21, 2021
Estimate: $1,800 – $2,200
Lot 22
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