Comments - Handsome kabuki scene of a courtesan caught in the middle of an argument on a boat. Trying to intervene, she throws her hands out at her side, smiling and urging them to remain clam. The young man at left leans on one knee, his hand resting atop the hilt of his sword, ready to draw the weapon. At left, an older samurai scowls angrily at him. He wears a furry plum colored coat over a fuzzy green kimono tied with a brocade obi. Even his socks are furry. The beauty is elegantly dressed in a red tie-dyed outer robe edged with striped fabric, her yellow obi trimmed with fringed. Lamps trimmed with beaded tassels hang overhead with undulating water in the background. The actor at right is Seki Sanjuro. Great expressive figures in a nicely detailed setting, with burnishing on the black lacquer railing.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14" x 28 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. A few stains at top edge, paper remnant along right edge of left panel, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.