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Comments - Interesting kabuki scene of a group gathered around a young man, discussing the message he holds in his hands. He frowns at the beauty behind him, while the elderly man below seems agitated, waving his hands. The other three figures lean forward eagerly, the young woman smiling while the other two seem angry. The men all wear their hair cropped short in the modern Meiji fashion, and three large crests appear on the purple drapery in the background. From left, the actors are Ichikawa Sadanji I, Iwai Hanshiro VIII, Onoe Kikugoro V, Ichikawa Danjuro IX, Nakamura Nakazo III as the elderly man, and Ichikawa Kodanji V as the beauty. Nice expressive figures, detailed with fine line work in the hair and pink shading around the eyes.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 14" x 28"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Small loss, a few small wormholes, repaired. Light toning, creasing, and soiling, slight rubbing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.