- Attributed to Kunisada Utagawa (1786-1864) two... - Lot 208 - Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés

- Attributed to Kunisada Utagawa (1786-1864) two sheets of drawings of actors. A man stands in front of the entrance to a house. In his hand, he holds a container of sake on which is written the character kotobuki (longevity). On the left are the actor's name and his role: Ichikawa Ebizô as Kenkaya no Gorô. The other sheet shows a man standing between the entrance and a screen, wearing an undone obi. It appears that another person on the right is pulling the end of the belt. At top left, the actor's name and role are noted: Sawamura Tosshô as Kakogawa Seijûrô. Preparatory drawings for prints. Unsigned. Format: 36.3 x 26.5 cm and 37.2 x 26.4 cm Some soiling. - Attributed to Kunisada Utagawa (1786-1864) Two actors The scene depicts Taimen, the meeting between the two Soga brothers shown here and their enemy Kudô Suketsune. preparatory drawing for a print, on tracing paper, with color highlights. Unsigned. Format: 36.3 x 26.5 cm Fresh colors. Central fold. Soiling. Wear and tear. - Attributed to Kunisada Utagawa (1786-1864) Three actors Theatrical scene: the actor in the center attempts to take possession of a letter from the hands of the other two actors. Nakamura Tsurusuke, in the role of Ginpei. Arashi Kichisaburô, as Takesuke. Arashi Kanzô, as Sagisuke. Preparatory drawing for a print, on tracing paper, with color highlights. Size: 38.2 x 26.4 cm Fresh colors. Central fold. Stains. Soiling. Wear. As a whole.