Comments - Fantastic Sharaku design of Morita Kanya VIII in the role of the palanquin-bearer Uguiso-no Jirosaku from the play "Hana Shobu Omoi-no Kanzashi." In this dance scene, the character seems to have just come to a stop, the momentum of his body thrusting his head forward as he pauses momentarily, clutching his sleeves to his chest. His eyebrows are raised as he looks ahead wide-eyed with an expression of alarm or dismay. He wears a soft green kimono with a tie-dyed pattern of seashells, under a sleeveless robe in muted violet, and a tan cloth cap. A terrific portrait with beautiful subtle color set off by a deep silver, distressed mica background.

Artist - Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

Image Size - 15 5/8" x 10 1/4"

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Faint toning, mica dust in margins. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.