Osaka Prints - Produced in the Kansai region, including
Distinctly different artistic styles also emerged in Edo and
Much like the style of the prints, the demand for ukiyo-e in the cities of
Comments - Terrific Osaka kabuki scene of Suketsune's New Year's party from the famous tale of the Soga Brothers. Interestingly, the actors are depicted in a boat with a magnificent dragon prow. Soga Juro kneels at left, holding an offering tray with fish on it as he looks up with a frown. Behind him, his younger brother Goro leans forward aggressively, thrusting an offering tray with a Daikoku mallet on it towards his enemy. The nobleman scowls unhappily, flanked by two stern-looking retainers. At lower right, the strongman Asahina watches with a worried expression, dressed in a voluminous black robe with circular motifs of cranes with outstretched wings. A beautifully detailed deluxe printing with extensive gold mica. A striking subject.
Artist - Munehiro (active circa 1848 - 1867)
Image Size - 9 5/8" x 14 3/8"
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two attached panels, backed with paper. Vertical centerfold where panels meet. A few wormholes, repaired. Slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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