Bando Hikosaburo V - Terrific early Yoshitoshi kabuki portrait of Bando Hikosaburo V. The actor is shown in a round frame made of twigs or reeds, looking suspiciously over his shoulder with a frown, with the crest of the Bando Hikosaburo line of actors behind him. He wears a blue and white summer cotton kimono, a towel draped over his shoulder. A poem slip fluttering in the breeze below features a poem by him in his own calligraphy, with a tangle of delicate clover filling the background, which is shaded from deep blue to pale green. A handsome design, detailed with cloth embossing in the poem slip. A rare find, as we've never come across this series before.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 9 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Stitching holes at right edge, repaired. Slight soiling, a few light stains, slight creasing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.