Comments - Intriguing kabuki scene of the Buddhist Deity Shindoji appearing in a cloud of smoke above the beauty Senjo's head. She looks up in surprise, throwing her arms wide in alarm. The deity smiles serenely, wearing flowing brocade robes and carrying a golden yellow lotus blossom. The woman has paused while traveling, kneeling next to a wicker trunk attached to a yoke, with a hat on the ground nearby. Mountains rise in the distance above a line of clouds. The actors are Mimasu Gennosuke II as Shindoji and Onoe Kikujiro II as Ruri Senjo. A handsome design with fine bokashi shading in the clouds and sky.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 9 1/2" x 14 1/8"

Condition - With excellent color and detail. A couple small holes near edges and corners, repaired from reverse. Light soiling and thinning in subject with minor fading along edges. Faint rubbing and spotting surrounding subject. Please see photos for details. Good overall.