Comments - Attractive kabuki scene from the play "Kuruwa Bunsho" showing Fujiya Izaemon watching his sweetheart, the courtesan Yugiri of the Ogiya, through a doorway. Disinherited by his family because of his love for her, Izaemon has been wandering the streets, jealous of her other clients. After learning that the beauty has made herself ill pining away for him, he decides to pay her a visit. Here, he stands outside, lifting his woven hat to look in on the pensive beauty. She looks down with a sad expression, holding a pipe. She wears a lovely blue outer robe patterned with fans and yellow swirls over a red floral kimono trimmed with blue and white checks. A niche at upper right holds a hand drum and an elegant black lacquer box. From the left, the actors are Sawamura Chojuro V and Onoe Baiko IV. A charming image with expressive figures and a nicely detailed setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 19 1/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two separate panels, backed with paper. A couple small tears at edges, repaired. Soiling, slight toning and rubbing, curling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.