Comments - Handsome, full oban Osaka kabuki triptych featuring several men and a woman in an angry confrontation. At lower left, a nobleman in a tall black court cap holds a sword wrapped in red cloth in his outstretched hand as he frowns a the beauty at right. She seems frightened, turning her body away and tilting her head and eyeing him suspiciously as she raises her kimono sleeve between them. At top center, an enraged young man grimaces at the nobleman while pushing up his sleeve. He wears a striking red kimono patterned with a phoenix with colorful feathers. A flame shaded from green to red to yellow dances in the dark blue sky beside him, a sign of a supernatural occurrence taking place. Great interaction between the characters, detailed with lively color, burnishing the black court cap, and embossing in the white robe at left. A rare full oban format Osaka print.

Artist - Sadanobu II (1848 - 1940)

Image Size - 14" x 26 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Two vertical folds. A few small wormholes, repaired. Slight soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.