Comments - Intriguing kabuki scene featuring Ichikawa Danjuro as the nobleman Mito Koman and Onoe Kikugoro as a samurai holding a mask. Koman leans forward with a grim frown, stretching out the sleeve of his boldly patterned kimono. In his other hand he holds his sword, the blade visible behind his back. He wears a flowing red wig with two white stripes down the back, and a yellow court cap. The samurai at left holds leering mask with bulging yellow eyes, watching his companion out of the corners of his eyes with a suspicious frown. A great design with large colorful figures set off by a plain background dotted with confetti-like shapes. Includes embossing in the white stripes of the red wig.

Artist - Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

Image Size - 14" x 28 1/4" + left margin as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three panels, attached at the seams. Two small losses at bottom edge, , repaired, blends well. Slight thinning and rubbing at top edge. Creasing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.