Comments - Bold kabuki design featuring two large figures separated by differently shaded backgrounds. At left, Ichikawa Sadanji I plays Marubashi Chuya, a 17th century ronin and military strategist who took part in the Keian Uprising attempt to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate. Kneeling on the edge of a well, he drinks from a wooden bucket, water spilling over his chin as he grips sword. He wears a blue cotton summer robe, tied loosely about his waist, his hair rather disheveled. Willow branches frame the evening sky overhead. At right, a samurai frowns angrily as he looks over his shoulder, holding an offering tray with a scroll on it in his outstretched hand. He wears a rust-colored kamishimo over a black kimono and a red under robe. A great image with large colorful figures, detailed with fine line work in the hair and a dusting of mica over the blue robe.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with stiff paper. Slight soiling, a few creases and small marks. Please see photos for details. Good overall.