Mikawa, Snow at Okazaki, Kofuyu and Ishikawa Goemon, No. 11 - Terrific image of the famous bandit Ishikawa Goemon who disguised himself as a wandering monk while plotting to avenge his father's death. He hid out at the Buddhist temple of Nanzen-ji in Kyoto. Here, the young girl Kofuyu offers him a small gift on a black lacquer tray as he travels through the snow in his disguise. The inset above features a court cap and sword. A wonderful scene from this classic kabuki play with soft shading in the sky.
Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)
Image Size - 8 3/8" x 12 7/8"
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail. A few light spots and stains at edges. One small hole at top edge repaired from reverse. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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