Comments - Fantastic scene from the kabuki play "Hiragana Seisuiki" of the great warrior Higuchi no Jiro Kanemitsu, a retainer of the twelfth century Minamoto warrior Yoshinaka, perched in a rugged pine tree overlooking the ocean. After his Yoshinaka's death, Higuchi rescued his master's son and escaped disguised as the boatman Matsuemon. Here, the boatman uses the tree as a lookout, scowling unhappily as he spies Genji troops that are coming after him. A great dramatic portrait with a terrific setting.
Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Image Size - 14 1/2" x 10" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with good detail as shown. A couple creases. Please see photos for details.
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