{"product_id":"showa-1950s-ukiyo-e-reprint-of-yugiri-and-izaemon-by-utagawa-kunisada-approximately-52x34cm","title":"Showa 1950s Ukiyo-e Reprint of Yūgiri and Izaemon by Utagawa Kunisada (Approximately 52X34CM)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"369\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNear perfect condition. There are no stains, holes, or creases. The colors remain vivid, and the printed lines are exceptionally sharp. Measuring approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e52 × 34.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a large and impressive display piece.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eThis high-quality Japanese woodblock reproduction was produced during the 1950s as part of a postwar educational portfolio reproducing celebrated ukiyo-e masterpieces. The original design was created by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUtagawa Kunisada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (also known as Toyokuni III) between 1853 and 1854 and was edited for reproduction by Hara Shōjirō.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eThe print depicts the tragic lovers Yūgiri, a celebrated courtesan, and Fujiya Izaemon, one of Kabuki's most beloved romantic heroes. Their story comes from \u003cem data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eKuruwa Bunshō\u003c\/em\u003e (廓文章), a classic play by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChikamatsu Monzaemon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that has remained a cornerstone of the Kabuki repertoire since the Edo period. In this dramatic scene, the lovers confront one another while a stern attendant watches from behind, heightening the emotional tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eKunisada was the leading designer of Kabuki actor prints during the nineteenth century, producing thousands of works inspired by Japan's most popular theatrical performances. Scenes from \u003cem data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eKuruwa Bunshō\u003c\/em\u003e were among his most admired designs, reflecting the enduring popularity of the play and its unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eAlthough this is not an Edo-period impression, it is an authentic 1950s Japanese reproduction produced using traditional printing methods to preserve the appearance and craftsmanship of the original ukiyo-e. These postwar educational editions introduced classic Japanese art to a new generation while maintaining the quality of hand-printed woodblock production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echoes of Edo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49212648063235,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5965\/1587\/files\/IMG_6528.jpg?v=1783314137","url":"https:\/\/echoesofedo.com\/products\/showa-1950s-ukiyo-e-reprint-of-yugiri-and-izaemon-by-utagawa-kunisada-approximately-52x34cm","provider":"Echoes of Edo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}