Comments - Handsome kabuki portrait of Nakamura Shikan as Joruri no Kakoya, surrounded by mysterious red foxfires. He grins as he looks over his shoulder, seemingly unaware that something supernatural is taking place. His boldly patterned blue kimono features white rectangles with floral designs in them, tied with a red and white obi. With one hand he holds a pair of narrow cords draped over his shoulder. The flames dance around his head, flickering against the gray sky as evening falls. An intriguing.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 1/2"

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Stitching holes at side, repaired. A few creases, including on face. Please see photos for details.