Kanke (Sugawara no Michizane), poet no. 24, from the series Hyakunin isshu esho (Pictures and commentaries on the One hundred poets, one poem each')., Utagawa Kunisada, artist, circa 1844, Tokyo, woodcut, Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) was the most popular and prolific designer of ukiyo-e in 19th century Japan. He is estimated to have produced between 20,000 and 25,000 designs for woodblock prints during his lifetime. His reputation was clinched when he was in his early twenties, it was as great as that of his teacher Toyokuni I, and lifelong. His status was largely unchallenged in his lifetime

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