Odawara: Morita Kanya XI as Iinuma Katsugoro

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Odawara: Morita Kanya XI as Iinuma Katsugoro  by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Odawara: Morita Kanya XI as Iinuma Katsugoro

Series: The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, 1852

Odawara: Morita Kanya XI as Iinuma Katsugoro - Terrific illustration from the play "Hakone Reigen Izari no Adauchi," which tells the story of the samurai Katsugoro and his loyal wife, Hatsuhana. Katsugoro fell ill while traveling to track down his brother's killer, losing the use of his legs. His faithful wife pulled him on a cart to the waterfall at Hakone, where he was miraculously healed. Looking haggard and worn, Katsugoro leans heavily on a bamboo pole, his hair pulled back into a long ponytail tied with a tan headband. Behind him, fields lead back to a village at the foot of a mountain range. The title cartouche at upper right features the cart on which his wife pulled him. A very expressive image.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 9 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. One small hole, repaired. Very slight soiling, one small spot. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Odawara: Morita Kanya XI as Iinuma Katsugoro  by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Odawara: Morita Kanya XI as Iinuma Katsugoro  by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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