Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) | Two woodblock prints of Genji | Edo period, 19th century

Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865)

Two woodblock prints of Genji

Edo period, 19^th century

two woodblock prints: Chapter 12: Suma and Chapter 9: Aoi, from the series The False Murasaki's Rustic Genji (Nise Murasaki inaka Genji), each signed Kochoro Kunisada ga (Pictured by Kochoro Kunisada), censor's seal kiwame (approved), published by Tsuruya Kiemon (Senkakudo), 1830s, both framed

each 36.7 x 26 cm., 14½ x 10¼ in. (the prints)

each 59 x 45.5 cm., 23¼ x 17½ in. (the frames)