Artist: Kiyomitsu II (= Kiyomine, 1787-1868)Title: The actor Ichikawa Danjûrô in the role of a warriorSeries: Original drawing and finished book printDate: c. mid-19th c. (the drawing)Medium: Black ink ('sumi') on thin paper.Size/Format: c. 7 1/2" x 7", the drawingDescription: The preparatory drawing (at left) is a design for an illustrated book of Kabuki actors, a re-edition of the 1850s of an extremely rare book by Torii Kiyonobu I (1664-1729), originally published in the year 1700. The print at right is from a later edition. - Torii Kiyomitsu II, the designer of the preparatory drawing, was fifth in the Torii line of ukiyo-e painters and printmakers and grandson of Torii Kiyomitsu I. He lived and worked in Edo and was a pupil of Torii KIYONAGA (1762-1815).Condition: MINT.- Very RARE.Reserve: $1,750.00Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.Europe: Flat-rate of $40.00 to anywhere within Europe. International: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere else in the world.International shipping may be subject to VAT. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.Location: This item ships from GermanyYour purchase is protected:Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.