Comments - Interesting kabuki scene of two men clowning around at a tea stand, each of whom wears an eye mask over his forehead. The kneeling fellow smirks slyly as he turns his head to the side, dressed in a blue kimono patterned with seashells. His companion looks down at him with an unhappy expression, his brows furrowed with worry. He wears a blue kimono over a yellow under robe, tucked into white hakama pants, a dotted sash tied around his forehead. A blossoming cherry tree frames the blue sky overhead. The actors are Nakamura Fukusuke I as Ameya Fukukichi and Ichikawa Komazo VII as Kannushi Komadayu. A handsome design with attractive color and detail, including soft bokashi shading in the background.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 9 5/8"

Condition - With excellent color and detail. A few small holes along top edge repaired from reverse. Light remnants from previous backing with some pencil markings on reverse. Faint spotting and soiling surrounding subject. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.