The 47 Ronin: Samurai Art by Kunisada (Ukiyo-e Master Specials)
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (892 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1840683155 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Despite this advanced age, the images he produced rank amongst the finest of his career, and this 47 Ronin stands near the pinnacle of his achievements. Ukiyo-e Master Specials is a new occasional series highlighting individual print sets by classic ukiyo-e artists.. This Ukiyo-e Master Special edition of Kunisada's 47 Ronin contains not only Kunisada's complete set of 48 samurai prints, reproduced in full-size and full-colour, but also reference prints from Kuniyoshi's classic series of 1847, complementing each image. Mitford's definitive Legend Of The 47 Ronin, the first English-language version of the story from 1871. Kunisada's 47 Ronin remains one of the greatest (but rarely celebrat
About the Author Utagawa Kunisada (1786 1865), also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, was the most popular, prolific and financially successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan.
Utagawa Kunisada (1786 1865), also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, was the most popular, prolific and financially successful designer of ukiyo-e woodblock prints in 19th-century Japan.
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