Gathering beside a Garden Pond, 1869 - Interesting kabuki scene of a group of men and women gathered in a room opening onto a garden with a pond. At bottom center, the sales clerk Seishichi looks out of the corners of his eyes with a sly grin at Omatsuya Sakuzo. Sakuzo in turn watches the beauty Obanaya Otsuyu in the center, a worried expression on his face, while Otsuyu suspiciously eyes the commoner standing at left. At right, a woman wears a striking kimono patterned with a large folding fan decorated with a peony above splashing waves, a similar fan in her hand. Paper lanterns frame a view of the garden beyond, with a stone lantern at left. From left, the actors include Nakamura Sagisuke, Nakamura Nakataro, and Onoe Kikugoro. Nice interaction between the figures.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28 1/2"

Condition - This print with good color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. A few small repairs and creases, slight rippling, slight soiling on faces. Please see photos for details.