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Utagawa Toyokuni I — The face of the actor Ichikawa Ebizo VI reflected in a mirror from behind a parasol | Edo period, 19th century
Utagawa Toyokuni I

The face of the actor Ichikawa Ebizo VI reflected in a mirror from behind a parasol | Edo period, 19th century

A portrait of actor Ichikawa Ebizo VI whose face is reflected in a mirror and partially obscured by a parasol, creating a layered compositional effect. This work by Utagawa Toyokuni I demonstrates the sophisticated portraiture techniques of Edo period Japanese woodblock printing.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Japanese Woodblock Prints

March 16, 2023

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 30

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Utagawa Toyokuni I, The face of the actor Ichikawa Ebizo VI reflected in a mirror from behind a parasol | Edo period, 19th century

A portrait of actor Ichikawa Ebizo VI whose face is reflected in a mirror and partially obscured by a parasol, creating a layered compositional effect. This work by Utagawa Toyokuni I demonstrates the sophisticated portraiture techniques of Edo period Japanese woodblock printing.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

19th Century, Japanese Art, Actor Portrait, Parasol, Edo Period, Toyokuni I, Woodblock Print, Mirror Reflection

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