Comments - Terrific shin-hanga kabuki portrait of the ronin Danshichi Kurobei, who murders his father-in-law during an argument in the famous play "Natsu Matsuri." He stands next to a well after washing the blood from his hands, blood still running down his face from a wound to his forehead. He looks over his shoulder with a sinister frown, fully aware that he faces death if he is caught by the authorities. A beautifully expressive figure, detailed with embossed lines along the sides of the nose, and fine shading around the eyes.

Artist - Shin-hanga & Modern artist (not read)

Image Size - 7 5/8" x 6 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse at top corners from previous mounting. Light toning and soiling, a few creases at edges and small indented marks. Please see photos for details. Good overall.