Comments - Bold kabuki portrait of Ichikawa Sadanji I as 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. A great image with a large figure.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 18 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two separate panels, backed with paper. Small losses and slight thinning at edges, repaired. Slight soiling, a fw crease and spots, light ink offsetting. Please see photos for details. Good overall.