Jurobei and Oyumi, 1857

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Jurobei and Oyumi, 1857 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Jurobei and Oyumi, 1857

Series; The Thirty-six Outstanding Poems

Jurobei and Oyumi, 1857 - Poignant kabuki image from the tale of Oyumi and Jurobei. Oyumi and her husband, the samurai Jurobei, had left their infant daughter in her grandparent's care while Jurobei attempted to recover a lost sword for his master, joining a gang of thieves to have access to places where the blade might be hidden. One day, Oyumi met a young girl who was on a pilgrimage to find her parents, and to her surprise, discovered she was her long-lost daughter. Sadly, she cannot reveal her true identity, wanting to protect the child from her husband's criminal activities. Here Oyumi stands outside the door, smiling eagerly and carrying a sandal. Jurobei waits inside, placing his hand over the girl's mouth to keep her quiet. The child wears a red pilgrim's vest over his kimono, and has a string of prayer slips around her neck. The actors are Onoe Kikujiro II as Oyumi and Ichikawa Ichizo III as Jurobei. A moving scene with a nicely detailed setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 1/8" x 8 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Most prints have a few small holes or thinning spots, a few have losses at corners, repaired, blends well. Soiling and rubbing, a few creases. Please see photos for details.

Jurobei and Oyumi, 1857 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Jurobei and Oyumi, 1857 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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