Details
Two prints comprising:
- The first, of the wrestler Nioarashi Isogoro in street attire (Marugame Genkai aratame Nioarashi Isogoro)
Woodblock print, signed Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi ga, published by Nishimura Yohachi, circa 1830s

- The second, The Syllable Ni, Susaki: Tsukasa of the Ogiya, from the series Courtesans for Compass Points in Edo (Keisei Edo hokaku)
Woodblock print, signed Keisai Eisen ga, published by Moritaya Hanzo, circa 1840s
Both vertical oban:
35.6 x 25.1 cm.
38 x 25.4 cm.


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