A trendsetter and an astoundingly popular artist of his time, Toyokuni III (aka Kunisada, 1786-1864) was best known for his kabuki portraits. With lush color and dynamic composition, he captured the spirit of the theater. Considered a shining star of the Utagawa school, Toyokuni III portrayed the brightest talents of the kabuki stage with all the drama and glamour for which they were celebrated. Many of the kabuki portraits we are offering are early impressions with deluxe embellishments, such as embossing, burnishing, and mica.