Comments - Handsome kabuki scene from the play "Sugawara denju tenerai," a complex story that involves the courtier Sugawara no Michizane (also known as Kan Shojo) and samurai triplets. Sugawara appears in the center, wearing a purple robe patterned with his circular family crest, looking down with an angry frown as a young beauty tugs on his sleeve, looking up in a pleading manner. At right, an elderly woman with white hair leans forward with an eager smile, while the samurai at left scowls. Nice large, expressive figures set against a rich blue-green background, detailed with embossing in the white hair and burnishing in the black court cap. An interesting design.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few small holes, repaired. A few creases, a few spots, light paper clip rust mark at top edge. Please see photos for details. Good overall.