Ukiyo-e 39, UKy-7, Handbag - Kuniyoshi, Beauty & Street Knight
Ukiyo-e Bag - Beauty & Street Knight.
Ukiyo-e (Japanese, meaning "Pictures of the Floating World"). Ukiyo-e depicts and records the life of Japanese people in the Edo period. It represents Japanese art of 17-19 centuries.
This handbag shows a combination of two masterpieces of ukiyo-e paintings, created by two of the most renowned ukiyo-e artists in the Edo period, Kunisada (歌川 国貞) and Kuniyoshi (歌川 國芳).
Both Kunisada (国貞) and Kuniyoshi (國芳) was the disciple of Utagawa Toyokuni (歌川豊国), yet, the styles of his two students are very contrasting. Kunisada (歌川 国貞, 1786-1865) acquired his fame from his expertise in depicting the beauty of Edo. Kuniyoshi (歌川 國芳, 1798-1861) gained his reputation and popularity through bold composition, representing heroes and warriors of history and stories.
The left, “Modern Thirty-two Type Countenances” (当世三十弐相 よくうれ相), is created in 1820s by Kunisada (国貞). The beauty in the picture bites the letter paper she just read, and is engrossed in continuing reading the letter from her lover.
The gesture is very charming. The collar and belt are aligned in the green system. In the color scheme, it combines the red rose and light purple kimono and is very fashionable. The belt has exotic patterns of “Indian sara” in a Japanese style and was popular at the time.
The right is “Half-Length Portrait of Banzui Chobel” (国芳もやう正札附現金男 播随長兵衛), created in 1845 by Kuniyoshi (國芳). Banzui Chobei (播随長兵衛) is one of the most famous Edo "otokodate" (street knights). These "otokodate" (street knights) lived by a strict code of honor, which required them to help citizens in need. They are like Robin Hood in Japan. This theme is a popular subject of Japanese Kabuki play. This portrait, Banzui Chobei (播随長兵衛), depicted his blue kimono patterned with floral butterflies and a checkered brown cloth over his left shoulder.
The combination of these two famous paintings gives several special meanings. First of all, it marks the two most renowned ukiyo-e masters of the Edo period, Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞) and Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川 國芳). Secondly, the combination of the two paintings magically generates a new piece of art which greatly represents the ukiyo-e art. This new piece demonstrates a very appealing visual effect which is unusual.
Created in Edo period
Artists: Utagawa Kunisada(歌川 国貞, 1786-1865) & Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川 國芳, 1798–1861)
Art inspires fashion - Exotic style fashion.
Ukiyo-e (Japanese, meaning "Pictures of the Floating World"). Ukiyo-e depicts and records the life of Japanese people in the Edo period. It represents Japanese art of 17-19 centuries.
Beauty & Street Knight
「当世三十弐相 よくうれ相」&「国芳もやう正札附現金男 播随長兵衛」This handbag shows a combination of two masterpieces of ukiyo-e paintings, created by two of the most renowned ukiyo-e artists in the Edo period, Kunisada (歌川 国貞) and Kuniyoshi (歌川 國芳).
Both Kunisada (国貞) and Kuniyoshi (國芳) was the disciple of Utagawa Toyokuni (歌川豊国), yet, the styles of his two students are very contrasting. Kunisada (歌川 国貞, 1786-1865) acquired his fame from his expertise in depicting the beauty of Edo. Kuniyoshi (歌川 國芳, 1798-1861) gained his reputation and popularity through bold composition, representing heroes and warriors of history and stories.
The left, “Modern Thirty-two Type Countenances” (当世三十弐相 よくうれ相), is created in 1820s by Kunisada (国貞). The beauty in the picture bites the letter paper she just read, and is engrossed in continuing reading the letter from her lover.
The gesture is very charming. The collar and belt are aligned in the green system. In the color scheme, it combines the red rose and light purple kimono and is very fashionable. The belt has exotic patterns of “Indian sara” in a Japanese style and was popular at the time.
The right is “Half-Length Portrait of Banzui Chobel” (国芳もやう正札附現金男 播随長兵衛), created in 1845 by Kuniyoshi (國芳). Banzui Chobei (播随長兵衛) is one of the most famous Edo "otokodate" (street knights). These "otokodate" (street knights) lived by a strict code of honor, which required them to help citizens in need. They are like Robin Hood in Japan. This theme is a popular subject of Japanese Kabuki play. This portrait, Banzui Chobei (播随長兵衛), depicted his blue kimono patterned with floral butterflies and a checkered brown cloth over his left shoulder.
The combination of these two famous paintings gives several special meanings. First of all, it marks the two most renowned ukiyo-e masters of the Edo period, Utagawa Kunisada (歌川 国貞) and Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川 國芳). Secondly, the combination of the two paintings magically generates a new piece of art which greatly represents the ukiyo-e art. This new piece demonstrates a very appealing visual effect which is unusual.
Created in Edo period
Artists: Utagawa Kunisada(歌川 国貞, 1786-1865) & Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川 國芳, 1798–1861)
- Price:$178.00
- Glazed synthetic leather
- Custom-print durable Oxford
- Double rolled handles with 6" drop
- Top zip opening has magnetic snaps on each end
- Silver hardware
- Interior features print lining; back zip pocket; 2 front open slip pockets trimmed in matching leather
- Size: 14"W x 9 1/2"H x 6"D