Comments - Great image of actors offstage outside Zuijin Gate at Asakusa Temple. The beauty at right looks back with a worried smile at her companion frowns at her angrily. The famous Nabaya Teahouse can be seen behind him, with blue curtains featuring paulownia leaves and blossoms and paper lanterns hanging from the eaves. At upper left, a statue of a seated nobleman with a bow and arrows can be seen. The left panel includes Iwai Kumesaburo III and Ichikawa Danjuro VIII. The center panel shows Bando Hikosaburo IV and Nakamura Utaemon IV, while Onoe Baiko IV and Nakamura Utaemon IV appear at right. A rare look at actors in their free time, in a wonderfully detailed and interesting setting.
Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)
Image Size - 14 1/8" x 29"
Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Small loss at edge, repaired. Slight rubbing at edges, a couple stains. Please see photos for details.
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