Scene from Hiragana seisuiki, 1832 - Great kabuki scene from the play "Hiragana seisuiki" at the Ichimura Theater of Ichikawa Ebizo as Higuchi Jiro, a retainer of the twelfth century Minamoto warrior Yoshinaka. After Yoshinaka's death, Jiro rescued his master's son and escaped, disguised as the boatman Matsuemon. Here, the boatman perches in a pine tree to watch for rival Genji troops pursuing him, grimacing with rage. He wears a black kimono with a bold rope pattern over a blue shirt with a distinctive tie-dyed pattern favored by boatmen. Pine branches frame the evening sky behind him. Nicely compose and detailed.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 5/8"

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Backed with paper. A few wormholes, repaired. Vertical fold at side, slight rubbing, a few creases. Please see photos for details.