Portraits of Sansho - Handsome design from a series by Toshihide depicting Ichikawa Danjuro IX, one of the most popular and successful kabuki actors of the Meiji era. Sansho was one of his stages names and also a poetry name, hence the title of the series. His career bridged the gap between the
Special detail - Embossing in the white kimono, allover embossing in the background, burnishing in the black obi and ribs of the umbrella.
Artist - Toshihide (1863 - 1925)
Image Size - 13" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Slight soiling. A few prints have a couple creases. Please see photos for details. Generally in good condition overall.
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