Actor as Matsuomaru - Fantastic portrait from a series depicting the leading characters in the kabuki play "Sugawara denju tenarai kagami," a story based on the life of the exiled scholar and poet Sugawara Michizane. These incredible large-head or okubi-e portraits are beautifully detailed with fine line work and delicate embossing. This actor portrays Matsuomaru, one of the triplets in the play, named for the sturdy pine tree or matsu, featured as a design on his under robe. He wears a distinctive flared black wig and red makeup, giving him a fearsome appearance. Beautifully detailed with cloth embossing in the pink and white robe, burnishing in the hair and court cap, and embossing in the white cord. A wonderful, bold portrait from a rarely seen series by Kunichika.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 3/8" x 8 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Small crack at bottom left corner in margin, repaired, blends well. Slight creasing and soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.