Ya Brigade, Fifth Group: Sawamura Tanosuke III as Yaseba Shojo, 1866 - Fine kabuki portrait of Sawamura Tanosuke III as the nobleman Yaseba Shojo. He looks down with a rather regretful smile, holding a black court cap in his sleeve. He wears a formal black court robe over a red kimono, his hair neatly pulled back into a topknot tied with purple cord. The inset above shows a fireman's standard called a matoi for the Ya Brigade, Fifth Group, of Edo firefighter, surrounded by lanterns and a ladder. Nicely detailed with soft pink shading about the eyes and embossing in the white kimono collar.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 8 7/8" x 13 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Some rubbing and soiling at edges. Backed with old paper. Please see photos for details. Good overall.