Comments - Dramatic kabuki scene of two samurai inside a house fending off an attacker. With a strong push, the seated man in the black coat pushes the enemy through a round window, sending him tumbling backwards among broken pieces of shoji panels. The samurai at right draws his sword, but his companion restrains him with a hand. Oddly, in the pond at lower left, a man has emerged from the water, clinging to the leg of a stone lantern, his head covered with seaweed and a fish wriggling out of his nose. A fascinating subject with wonderful action and detail.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14" x 19 1/2"

Condition - This print excellent color and detail as shown. Two separate panels. Vertical fold near left edge of right panel. Slight separation along fold, repaired. Slight soiling, a couple faint creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.