Comments - Terrific scene taking place at Otsu along the Tokaido Road from the kabuki play "Ichidai banashi." At left, the famous bandit Nippon Daemon sits on a rock, staring intently down at a large toad dancing before him. He wears a tan kimono tucked into striped pants over a suit of armor, a cloth parcel tied over his torso. At right, the Buddhist holy man Nakasaina Sonja sits atop a rock in the shape of an enormous toad, scowling angrily, his begging bowl in hand. He wears colorful robes, an ornate beaded necklace, and earrings, a blue sash fastened around his upper arm. A dragon appears in the sky between the men, hovering in the night sky. From left, the actors are Sawamura Sojuro and Onoe Kikugoro III. A great supernatural scene with wonderful detail.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 19 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two separate panels. Slight thinning at corners, a few small holes, repaired. Slight soiling, slight rubbing near edges, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.