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Woodblock Print of the English Balloonist Spencer

as portrayed by Onoe Kikugoro V in kabuki play

Woodblock Print of the English Balloonist Spencer as portrayed by Onoe Kikugoro V in kabuki play
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Woodblock Print of the English Balloonist Spencer as portrayed by Onoe Kikugoro V in kabuki play

[Japan] Wonderful woodblock print by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900) from his series, 'One Hundred Roles of Baiko', which shows the kabuki actor Onoe Kikugoro V (known as Baiko) performing his role as the English balloonist Percival Spencer (1864-1913), who famously flew in a balloon over Ueno, Tokyo in 1890, to the amazement of the crowds below.

 

Tokyo. Published by Fukuda Kumajiro. 1894.

 

Single print as issued. 37.7 x 25.8cm.

 

In very good to fine condition. A hint of age wear only. Untrimmed and unbacked. u34111301

Woodblock Print of the English Balloonist Spencer

Price: ¥132,000




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