Comments - Wonderful Sharaku portrait of the actor Sawamura Sojuro III in the role of Ogishi Kurando in the play "Hana Ayame Bunroku Soga." He looks ahead stoically over a large golden fan, his eyes wide and eyebrows raised, lips tightly pursed, giving him a concerned expression. He wears a soft rose kimono with a pale tan collar, his shaven head and chin shaded in the same pale tan tone. The swirling pattern on the fan adds a sense of movement that contrasts with the quietness of the figure. A handsome design with an attractive silver mica background.

Artist - Sharaku (active 1794 - 1795)

Image Size - 15" x 9 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - Excellent with no issues to report.