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Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) (1786–1864)
Four prints from an untitled series of actor portraits reflected in mirrors
Each woodblock printed, published by Tsutaya Kichizo, 1832-33

Comprising:
The actor Iwai Kumesaburo II in the role of the geisha Koito, signed Kochoro Kunisada ga
The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII in the role of Banzuin Chobei, signed Kochoro Kunisada ga
The actor Sawamura Gennosuke II in the role of Sakingo Yorikane, signed Gototei Kunisada ga
The actor Bando Mitsutaro IV in the role of Nagoya Sanza Motoharu, signed Kochoro Kunisada ga
All vertical oban:
38.1 x 25.4cm.
37 x 26cm.
36.8 x 25.8cm.
36.6 x 24.4cm.
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These designs are from the first set of portraits of actors reflected in mirrors, designed by Kunisada in 1832-33. Similar series followed later in around 1847-50 and again around 1859-60.

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