Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Tsukimi no Sangoro, actually Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu, 1861

by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Tsukimi no Sangoro, actually Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu, 1861 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Original Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864) Japanese Woodblock Print
Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Tsukimi no Sangoro, actually Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu, 1861

Comments - Interesting kabuki portrait of Ichikawa Kodanji IV as the commoner Tsukimi no Sangoro, who is actually Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu is disguise. He looks up with a distraught expression, his brows furrowed as he holds up a black lacquer object wrapped in brocade cloth, his other hand adjusting a dotted towel draped over his shoulder. A nice large expressive figure, detailed with fine line work in the hair and soft shading on the background.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 9 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Slight toning. Please see photos for details.

Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Tsukimi no Sangoro, actually Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu, 1861 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Tsukimi no Sangoro, actually Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu, 1861 by Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

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