Comments - Dramatic scene from the kabuki play Sumidagawa Nokkiri Kodan at the Morita Tehater of the daughter Kakezara tied up with rope as the matron Kataomoi thrusts a pipe under her chin. The beauty grimaces, watching her captor suspiciously out of the corners of her eyes. Behind her, the servant Kyakuhei holds her back with a bamboo broom. At left, Tenmoku Sunosuke watches the drama unfold from behind a garden gate, frowning angrily. From left, the actors are Ichikawa Sadanji I, Nakamura Chutaro, Sawamura Tossho II, and Bando Hikosaburo V. Pine branches frame the red sky, creating a striking setting for the large expressive figures. The first time we've seen this design.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight thinning along vertical folds at sides, a few holes, repaired. A few creases. Please see photos for details.