Comments - Unusual fan print portrait of Ichikawa Ebizo (formerly Ichikawa Danjuro V) as Takemura Sadanoshin in the kabuki play "Koi Nyobo Somewake Tazuna." Sadanoshin was engaged by a nobleman as a Noh drama instructor, but he was dismissed over the misconduct of his daughter Shigenoi, who served as a lady's maid and wet-nurse. He takes the dishonor to his family so seriously that while giving his master final instruction in the famous Noh play "Dojoji," he commits suicide while hiding under the temple bell. He looks forward with a slightly anxious expression, his eyes wide and eyebrows raised, the open corner of his upraised lips showing the inside of his mouth. He clasps his hands nervously before him, as if about to make a great pronouncement. Includes silver mica in the background, and retains folding fan creases. An interesting format for this Sharaku masterwork.

Artist - Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

Image Size - 8" x 18"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight rubbing at right edge. Fan folds as shown, a few additional creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.