Posted by Gary G. on April 21, 1997 at 21:27:15:
In Reply to: Toyokuni II posted by Yasuko on April 21, 1997 at 10:11:13:
: Who is Toyokuni II?
: Have been wondering since I only know about I and III.
:
Toyoshige (1777-1835) was a pupil and the son-in-law of the great Toyokuni I (1769-1825). When his master died, he took the name Toyokuni only to be challenged for the honor by other pupils, including Kunisada (Toyokuni III (1786-1864)). In the end, Toyoshige retained the honor. He was an uneven artist, but capable of true genius in his portraits of women and his masterwork, "Eight Views of Lake Biwa". There will be references to him in most general survey books on Japanese prints.