Japan, Print Signed Toyokuni III Actor Onoe Kikugoro Iv, 1860

Japanese woodblock print signed Toyokuni III, right-hand leaf of an oban triptych: Kabuki Actors.
Depicts Onoe Kikugoro IV as Shirabyoshi Hanako, standing before a temple gate with a hanging bell in the upper left and a sign on the right reading "Forbidden to Women at this Time."
Displayed at the British Museum.
Presentation frame.
19th century.
Dimensions: 35.5 x 24.5 cm.
Good condition.
Utagawa Kunisada, known as Utagawa Toyokuni III (1786-1865), is an undisputed master of ukiyo-e printmaking techniques. One of the most popular artists of the 19th century, he was also one of the most prolific and financially successful. He notably illustrated The Tale of Genji and depicted contemporary kabuki actors.