Comments - Terrific kabuki scene of a beauty conjuring up an enormous spider, startling the young man who kneels beside her. She grins at him as she clasps her hands together in a magical gesture, her long her flowing over her shoulders. The sleeves of her outer robe have been pushed down to the waist, revealing a kimono patterned with a spider web. Behind her, the giant spider stares at the samurai with large glowing eyes, fangs and claws ready to pounce. A delicate web spreads across the dark background. The man looks ahead with a fearful frown, his brows furrowed. A great supernatural design, wonderfully detailed.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 1/4" x 19 1/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two separate panels. A few losses at edges, a few small wormholes, repaired. Toning, slight spotting and soiling. Please see photos for details.