Bidspirit auction | A very rare Ukiyo-e. Woodblock

A very rare Ukiyo-e. Woodblock print by Ryusai Shigeharu - A very rare Ukiyo-e. Woodblock print by Ryusai Shigeharu Japan, 1803-1853. Color woodblock print on washi (Japanese paper), signature and seal lower left, title upper left. Artist: Ryusai Shigeharu (1803-1853). Dimensions: 36 x 24.5 cm. The sheet is loose. Condition: Signs of age, slightly browned, upper left corner slightly rubbed. Ryusai Shigeharu (1802-1853) was a significant Japanese woodblock artist of the Ukiyo-e tradition. He was primarily active in Osaka and was a student of Utagawa Kunihiro and Yanagawa Shigenobu. His works focused on actor portraits (yakusha-e), theater posters, and book illustrations. His series ''24 Examples of Filial Piety'' (Nijushido no uchi) is particularly well-known. Shigeharu's style is characterized by vibrant colors, expressive faces, and a strong connection to the world of Kabuki theater.