Comments - Dramatic kabuki scene of commoners fighting in the snow on the stone base of a statue. The fellow at left lunges forward with a large knife, grimacing with rage, while the man in the center raises his umbrella to defend himself. Another commoner at right draws back his sword as he scowls. A hand-applied spattering of white pigment simulates the snow flying as they battle. An inset at upper right shows a man bundled up against the cold weather holding up a lantern. From left, the actors are Onoe Matsusuke IV, Onoe Kikugoro V, Ichikawa Ennosuke I, and Bando Kakitsu I in the inset. A lively design with large expressive figures. Includes burnishing in the black kimono trim.

Artist - Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Vertical fold. Small loss and small tears at edges, a few holes, repaired. Slight toning, creasing, and soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.