Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Abe no Yasuna, 1861

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Abe no Yasuna, 1861 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Abe no Yasuna, 1861

Comments - Interesting kabuki scene of Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Abe no Yasuna, standing outside the doorway of his home. He watches with quiet concern as he sees his wife inside writing a farewell message on a shoji screen. She is actually a fox that he once rescued from hunters, who returned to him in human form to become his wife to repay his kindness. After their child caught sight of her in her true form, she decided that she must leave him. Yasuna holds one sleeve to his chin, the other hand resting against a wooden post, maple leaves framing the night sky above his head. Nicely composed and detailed.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 9 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Remnants of paper hinge mounts on reverse at top corners. A few small holes and thinning spots, repaired. Slight soiling, a few small spots, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Abe no Yasuna, 1861 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Abe no Yasuna, 1861 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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