Utagawa Toyokuni
The actor Onoe Matsusuke in the role of the Ghost of Kohada Koheji | Edo period, 19th century
Utagawa Toyokuni's woodblock print depicts the actor Onoe Matsusuke in the role of the Ghost of Kohada Koheji during the Edo period's 19th century. This theatrical print exemplifies the ukiyo-e genre's focus on kabuki actors and dramatic performance.
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Fine Japanese Prints
December 9, 2022
Estimate: $3,000 – $4,000
Lot 18
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