Comments - Fantastic triptych of the young Soga Brothers sneaking up outside the hunting lodge of their sworn enemy, Suketsune, who murdered their father when they were young children. The youngest brother, Juro, climbs the wooden steps, preparing to draw his sword as a beauty sheltering a lantern under her kimono sleeve looks out the doorway. The older brother, Juro, holds a flaming torch as he looks cautiously over his shoulder, a frown on his face, rain slanting across the sky. An incredible scene of the moments just before the brothers will avenge their father's death. Nicely detailed and shaded, with delicate cloth embossing in the drapery at upper left.

Artist - 19th century artist (not read)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 28 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Tiny loss at corner, slight thinning at edges, repaired. Slight soiling, a few spots and light creases, faint ink offsetting. Please see photos for details. Good overall.