The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Taiso) (1839-1892)

Woodblock Prints Title: The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V from the series Personalities of Recent Times.

1st Publication: 09/25/1887

Size: 10" x 14 5/8" (25.5 x 37 cm)

Date of this edition: 09/25/1887

Publisher: Yamato Shimbunsha

Condition: a few pin holes in the left margin, some soiling in the bottom margin, very little remnants from prior mounting (Paper residu), else very fine. Excellent colors and impression, very good overall.

Notes: The series features illustrations of a wide variety of personalities from contemporary, and historical times. The portraits are considered exceptional in execution. These prints date from late in Yoshitoshi's career, at this time, Yoshitoshi was well established as a great artist, and his work was in high demand. Rare 1st Edition of this print.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.