Comments - Handsome kabuki scene from the tale of the Soga Brothers of a man and his servant arriving at the garden gate to pay a visit to the beautiful courtesan Oiso no Tora in her private quarters. She is already entertaining a guest, her young lover Soga Juro Sukenari, who wears a black kimono patterned with birds in flight. He frowns unhappily as he looks up at her, resting a slender pipe against his knee. She smiles back over her shoulder as she wipes a comb with a tissue, her flowing robe falling onto the floor around her. A black lacquer makeup chest with a mirror sits on the floor behind the pair, and shelves at right hold scrolls, a stack of books, and a fine lacquer box. The visitor outside carries a present, sneering back over his shoulder at the servant who carries a large trunk over his shoulder. Bando Hikosaburo appears as Soga Juro Sukenari and Iwai Kumesaburo plays Oiso no Tora. A great design with wonderful detail in the interior setting and furnishings.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 29 1/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three panels, not attached at the seams. A few wormholes and small holes, repaired, blends well. Slight soiling, a few creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.