Blind Man Crying, 1856

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Blind Man Crying, 1856 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Blind Man Crying, 1856

Comments - Intriguing kabuki scene of the blind masseur Zato Bun'ya weeping as his young sister plays the shamisen. The girl looks up in surprise as the anguished man wipes his face, holding a small drawstring bag of money. His older sister has sold herself to a brothel to provide him with the money to buy his masseur license. Two shamisen hang on the wall at left, carefully wrapped in protective cloth, and a delicately shaded curtain fills in the doorway. The actors are Ichikawa Kodanji as the Zato Bun'ya and Ichimura Uzaemon as his younger sister, Oichi. A fascinating subject with wonderfully expressive faces and attractive color.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14" x 9 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Partially backed with paper. A few creases, slight rubbing near edges, slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Blind Man Crying, 1856 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Blind Man Crying, 1856 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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