Comments - Handsome kabuki triptych featuring three actors in summer kimono outside a shop with straw-wrapped casks of sake stacked at right. The man in the center grins as he takes a toothpick from his mouth, watching the beauty at right who reacts with a slight smile. From left, the actors are Ichimura Kakitsu IV, Nakamura Shikan IV, and Sawamura Tanosuke III. Paper lanterns hang in a row above, and the barrels are marked with the brand and a small red sake cup. An interesting subject, nicely detailed with embossing in the folding fan and the paper lanterns.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14" x 27 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few small holes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, light ink offsetting, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.