Utagawa Kunisada II
Japanese · 5 artworks
Ukiyo-eKeyblock printingColor layeringDepiction of Kabuki actorsUse of textile patternsEmphasis on elegant figures
artist bio
Utagawa Kunisada II was a prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period, known for his woodblock prints of actors, beautiful women, and scenes from daily life. He continued the artistic lineage and style of his master, Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III), contributing significantly to the popularity of ukiyo-e prints.
related: Utagawa Kunisada, Katsushika Hokusai, Kitagawa Utamaro
