Comments - Interesting scene from the kabuki play Omeyana gitsui no aigasa" of Hori no Wankyo dancing about at left as a couple watches. He hops on one foot, holding a pole behind his shoulders with one hand, frowning as he looks at one side. He wears an unusual cloth cap and a short black coat over a checked kimono scattered with flowers and tied with a yellow sash. At right, the beauty Matsuyama stares at him with an alarmed expression. Behind her, the noodle vendor Gohei holds up a mask, his green vest patterned with masks as well. Colorful autumn maple leaves frame the blue sky above. Nicely detailed.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 18 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with good and detail as shown. Two attached panels. Vertical folds. Stitching holes at one side of each panel, repaired. Creasing throughout, staining, including on beauty's face. Please see photos for details.