Palanquin Bearers Stopping for a Rest, 1849

by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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Palanquin Bearers Stopping for a Rest, 1849 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Original Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861) Japanese Woodblock Print
Palanquin Bearers Stopping for a Rest, 1849

Comments - Interesting kabuki scene from the play "Modorikago Iro ni Aikata" of two palanquin bearers stopping for a rest. At left, Ichimura Uzaemon XII appears as Higashino no Yoshiro, while at right, Nakamura Utaemon IV plays Naniwa Jirosaku. While stopping for a rest, they discover that Yoshiro is really the General Hisayoshi, and Jirosaku is actually the thief Ishikawa Goemon, and the two men are sworn enemies. Here, Jirosaku leans forward with an angry grimace, gripping two sticks in his hands. He wears a black coat over a boldly patterned green and white kimono, a rust colored cloth wrapped about his head. At left Yoshiro regards him with a solemn frown, holding his sleeves to his chest. Overhead, red paper lanterns hang from a maple tree with colorful leaves. Great expressive figures.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 18 5/8"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Two separate panels. Small loss at one corner, few wormholes and small holes, repaired. Slight creasing, soiling and slight rubbing near edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Palanquin Bearers Stopping for a Rest, 1849 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Palanquin Bearers Stopping for a Rest, 1849 by Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

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