What Happened in 1852? Prints of U. Kunisada
An exploration of an amazingly prolific year of production by this 19th century Japanese print designer.
January 29, 2027 - April 10, 2027
U. Kunisada was the most prolific Japanese print designer of the Eco period, he made the most designs, taught the most students, and achieved the greatest success during his lifetime. In the year 1852, when Kunisada was 67, something happened: his output skyrocketed and his work yielded an exceptional quantity of strong designs, especially in the genre of kabuki theater prints (yakusha-e).
The exhibit shares some beautiful 1852 designs and speculates on the dynamics behind the story.
