Comments - Terrific kabuki portrait of Nakamura Shikan IV as the legendary robber Ishikawa Goemon, grimacing angrily as he throws his hand open before him. He wears a white kimono with a beautiful embossed geometric pattern over a suit of armor. His short hair sticks up atop his head, his longer hair pulled back into a thick ponytail. A large wicker basket or trunk tied over his shoulders conceals his father-in-law, and the rod extending upwards from it allows the character to fly on stage. A great expressive figure, detailed with a subtle burnished pattern on the black kimono.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 9 3/8"

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. A couple creases at edges. Please see photos for details.