Comments - Handsome kabuki portrait of Kataoka Gado as the warrior Sasaki Takatsuna. He holds a pole arm in one hand, looking over his shoulder with a serious frown, the other hand gripping the edge of his purple robe patterned with large Chinese coins. His thick hair is pulled back into a bushy ponytail tied with white cords, with shorter hair sticking out wildly at the sides of his head. Nicely detailed with shading in the night sky and fine line work in the hair. A colorful design.
Artist - Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)
Image Size - 14 1/4" x 9 3/8" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight toning and soiling, stain at edge, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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