Series; Stories of a Hundred Heroes of High Renown, 1843 - 1844
Takechi no Sukune - Handsome portrait of the elderly statesman Takeuchi no Sukune dressed in exotic Chinese robes. He sits on a fur skin, his green robe trimmed with a blue ruffled collar, the sleeves lined in red. He looks over his shoulder, his face wizened and white beard thinning, a yellow court cap tied under his chin. An elegant fan patterned with sacred jewels and sword rests on a rocky stand at right. A fascinating, beautifully detailed subject with attractive color.
Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Image Size - 14 1/2" x 9 3/4"
Condition - With excellent color and detail. Lightly toned with a couple areas of thinning near edges. Slight rubbing and soiling along edges with some spotting in subject. Minor creasing throughout. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.
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