Comments - Great kabuki scene from the play "Kumoi no Hana Masago no Shiranami" at the Nakamura Theater, a drama about the otokodate or street knight Danshichi Kurobei, who kills his father-in-law during an argument. Here, his fellow street knight Issun Tokubei has grabbed the end of Danshichi's wife Okaji's black obi, the beauty turning away as she tries to free herself from his grip. Danshichi emerges between the checked curtains at right, enraged at Tokubei's behavior. He grimaces angrily, gripping his sword by the scabbard. From left, the actors are Nakamura Utaroku, Mimasu Gennosuke I, and Nakamura Shikan II. A handsome design with a nicely detailed interior setting and expressive figures.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 29 3/8"

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight thinning at edge, a few holes, repaired. A few creases and marks, slight rubbing. Please see photos for details.