Riding through a Flood, 1873 - Dramatic scene of an Abe clan samurai riding his horse through the rising waters of a flood. With a tight-lipped frown and a determined expression, he raises his riding crop high above his head. He wears a striking dragon patterned vest over a green brocade kimono, a white sash tied around his forehead. At left, a young man holds onto the horse's tail with a terrified look on his face, his long hair falling over his shoulders. At right, a beauty clings to a willow tree with one arm, the peak of a thatched roof visible above the undulating waves. From left, the actors are Ichikawa Sadanji I, Nakamura Shikan IV as Sawamura Tossho II. A bold design with large expressive figures and fine bokashi shading in the darkening sky.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 27 7/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Wormholes, repaired. Slight soiling and rubbing, faint ink offsetting. Please see photos for details. Good overall.