Comments - Handsome scene from the kabuki play "Fukuju kaimu ryo denki" of three figures in a garden at night. In the center, the courtesan Umegae looks back over her shoulder with a distraught expression at the samurai Fujitaro. She wears a striking black outer kimono patterned with a dragon, and has a red tie-dyed robe over her shoulder. Fujitaro stares back at her with a frown, his brows furrowed. He holds a folding fan and carries a large woven hat. At right, the carpenter Hidari Jingoro watches the couple with a worried expression, carrying his tools over his shoulder and a tobacco pouch in his other hand. A blossoming cherry tree and a willow tree frame the night sky above a lamppost. The actors include Matsumoto Kinsho I as Fujitaro and Nakamura Utaemon IV as Hidari Jingoro. An attractive design with expressive figures and fine bokashi shading in the sky.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 28 3/4"

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Slight separation at ends of vertical folds, a few wormholes, repaired. Slight rubbing at edges, a couple creases and stains. Please see photos for details.