Comments - Dramatic scene from the kabuki play "Kagotsurube Sato no Eizame," which tells the story of a wealthy country man, Sano Jirozaemon, who falls in love with the beautiful courtesan Yatsuhashi during a visit to Edo. After learning that she has another lover, he attacks and kills her during a jealous frenzy. Grabbing hold of the end of her pink sash as she tries to flee along the teahouse verandah, Jirozaemon raises his sword high with a threatening frown. Yatsuhashi turns away in fright, throwing up her hand in self-defense. She wears a lavender kimono patterned with bouquets of flowers and ribbons, her hair arranged in two large loops with a comb and many hairpins. The verandah overlooks the courtyard garden, with a full moon glowing softly overhead. From left, the actors are Ichikawa Sadanji I and Nakamura Fukusuke IV. A terrific image with large expressive figures and a handsomely detailed setting.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 27"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three panels, not attached at the seams. Slight soiling, faint offsetting, slight rubbing. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.