Comments - Interesting kabuki scene of a confrontation taking place in a courtyard outside a house. The man in the center frowns unhappily as he holds out a folding fan, the loose hairs framing his face giving him a disheveled appearance. At right, an older man with graying hair glares back at him, while the beauty beside him looks up with a sly smile, a drum in hand. At lower left, a young samurai reacts with alarm, throwing his hands out at his side, his sleeves tied back with a sash. Blossoming cherry trees frame the deep red sky. Nice expressive figures, detailed with burnishing on the drum and the beauty's black obi and collar.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 28" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Horizontal centerfold, vertical fold at side. Small repair, a few creases, spot on face. Please see photos for details.