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UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861) UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI (1769-1825)
Cherry Blossom Viewing at Toeizan Minazuki no zu (The Sixth Month)
Woodblock print, each sheet signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, artist's seal Woodblock print (uchiwa-e), front and back sheets, from the series
Yoshikiri, published by Wakasaya Uhei Imayo junikagetsu (Modern Beauties of Twelve Months), published by
Vertical oban triptych: 14Ω x 10 in. (36.7 x 25.4 cm.) each (3) Ibaya Senzaburo, circa 1822
8¬ x 11¡ in. (22 x 28.9 cm.) each (2)
$3,000-4,000
$8,000-12,000
Toeizan, known as Ueno in modern Tokyo has been a popular
spot for cherry blossom viewing since the Edo period. Tsuki no Uchiwa-e (fan print) were produced to be mounted as fans, so only
Matsu (Moon Pine), the circular pine branch resembling the full limited number of works have survived today. Most of the surviving
moon depicted in the left sheet is still a tourist destination today. works are believed to be originally from sample books owned by
The nature’s landmark is favored by important ukiyo-e artists like fan sellers and tend to be in early impression and good condition.
the landscape master Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858). The same
print is in the collection of the British Museum, accession number A different design from the same series is in the collection of the
2008,3037.18704 Edo Tokyo Museum, accession number 91200305

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