The sheet shows a
Samurai with drawn sword. His arm holding the sword is exposed and he seems to be ready to fight. Schwert. Sein Schwertarm ist entblößt, er scheint zum Kampf bereit. Clouds of smoke can be seen in the background.
Artist:
Toyokuni III.
Utagawa (1786-1865)
Format: Single sheet approx. 23,5 x 35,5 cm (
Oban)
Year of publication: around 1840
Condition: Wonderful and clean sheet. Some smaller wormholes. In the middle, the sheet has been put together and reinforced.
Colours: Strong and good.
It seems to be a sheet out of a triptych.
The image may slightly vary in colour to the original due to the photo/scan.