Comments:
One of the more curious mysteries in ukiyo-e printmaking; biography unknown; produced approximately 150 designs (nearly all okubi-e), including
some of the most technically accomplished works of the 1850s–60s, exhibiting exceptional block cutting and printing; specialized in portraits of the
actor Ichikawa Yonezô III (1834-1896), an unusual example of dedication to a young actor who was not a superstar.
Pupils included Engetsu (dates unknown; one print design known).
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