Otokodate and Pine Tree, 1866 - Great triptych featuring portraits of three otokodate or street knights, each wearing a striking kimono. The fellow at left wears a robe with a fierce tiger on it, while the man in the center has a green horned demon on his kimono. The fellow at right has a lovely scene of a crane flying above splashing waves, the bird's feathers delicately embossed. A pine tree rendered in bold calligraphic strokes fills the background against the night sky. From left, the actors are Ichikawa Kuzo II, Ichimura Kakitsu IV, Otani Tomoemon V. A terrific kabuki design we've never before offered.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14" x 27 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Tiny loss at corner, small wormhole, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a couple small spots and a few light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.