Comments - Terrific kabuki scene of travelers seeking shelter from the rain under a tree in front of a large entrance gate. A wandering monk called a komuso stands at left, lifting his tall basket hat and holding a shakuhachi flute, while another monk kneels in front of him, smoking a slender pipe. A dancer wearing a lion costume waits impatiently behind him, resting his chin on his hands. A female pilgrim crouches at center, smiling as she looks up. She wears a white pilgrim's vest and has a string of prayer beads around her neck. At right, a samurai carries a young boy on his back, a hand drum over the child's shoulder, with a blind man at upper right. Gray raindrops slant across the scene. A great design with expressive figures and a nicely detailed setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14 3/8" x 29 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Small loss at corner, a few small holes, repaired. Slight soiling, a few light creases and slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.