Comments - Intriguing kabuki triptych depicting two samurai fighting off guards on a moonlit night. At left, a kneeling warrior twists the arm of a policeman behind his back. The warrior stares ahead with a grimace, his swords wrapped in a straw raincoat under his other arm. In the center, a guard stumbles to the ground as his trips over a cases sword held by a gray-haired samurai, who frowns unhappily at his companion. At right, a wild-haired rogue stares out the window of a house, frowning angrily. A full moon glows in the gray winter sky, and the foliage and ground are blanketed with snow. Nice expressive figures in an interesting setting.

Artist - Toyokuni II (1777 - 1835)

Image Size - 15 1/8" x 30 5/8" + margins

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Three panels, not attached at the seams and lightly toned throughout. Some small holes and areas of thinning in subject and along edges, all repaired from reverse. A few minor stains along edges in all three panels. Faint spotting and soiling in subject with some horizontal creasing in center and left-hand panels. Please see photos for details. Good overall.