UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1843-1847Two prints: the first anoban tate-e print ofKumo gakure (Hidden by Clouds) from the seriesGenji kumo shui (Gleanings from the Cloudy Chapters of the Tale of Genji), published by Iseya Ichibei,nanushi censor's sealMurata, circa 1845-1846, withYoshikiri seal,36cm x 24.2cm (14 3/16in x 9½in); the second anotanzakuban of Chapter 7,Momiji no ga (An Imperial Celebration of Autumn Foliage), depicting Taira no Koremochi from the seriesBuyu nazorae Genji (Heroicparisons for the Chapters of Genji), published by Ibaya Senzaburo,nanushi censor's sealMera, circa 1843,37.5cm x 17cm (14¾in x 6 11/16in); both signedIchiyusai Kuniyoshi ga. (2).Artist or Maker: Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797-1861)