Mieji: Bando Hikosaburo IV - Handsome kabuki portrait of Bando Hikosaburo IV as an unhappy matron. She looks over her shoulder with a scowl, the corner of her mouth slightly open. She wears a black kimono edges with red trim over a red under robe with an embossed white collar, a folding fan in her hand. Her hair is pulled back into a knot adorned with a plain comb and a few simple hair ornaments. The spring landscape above shows stone steps leading to a shrine or palace, with blossoming cherry trees dotting the grounds. A nicely detailed image with fine line work in the hair and soft shading in the background.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - Approximately 14" x 9 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Faint vertical center fold. A few small holes repaired from reverse. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.