Comments - Terrific, full oban Osaka kabuki triptych depicting a pilgrim doing penance beneath a rushing waterfall as a samurai confronts him. The samurai frowns angrily as he holds up a torch, wearing a colorful print kimono over a suit of armor, a white sash tied around his forehead. The pilgrim stares back at him with an alarmed expression as water splashing over his head and shoulders. A beauty at right watches with a smile, holding a naginata with both hands. Her red robe features a chrysanthemum pattern with tie-dyed butterflies, tied with a black obi featuring yellow and purple medallions. A wonderful design with large expressive figures, beautifully detailed and vibrantly colored, in a striking natural setting. A great example of kamigata-e, prints from the Osaka region, in the rarely seen full oban format.

Artist - Sadanobu II (1848 - 1940)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Two vertical folds. Slight soiling, slight creasing at left edge. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.