Comments - Intriguing kabuki scene of a samurai delivering a message to a monk. In the center, the messenger gestures eagerly with his fan as he talks excitedly, looking up at the monk, who lifts the rim of his woven hat to watch as a cuckoo flies across the dark night sky. He holds a string of prayer beads, and wears a violet robe over a delicately embossed white kimono. At right, a warrior monk watches the bird with an alarmed expression, wearing a black monk's robe over an ocher colored kimono and suit of armor. At left, a samurai grimaces as he looks up, a spears in hand and the sleeves of his green robe tied back with a white sash. A handsome design with expressive faces and nice wood grain impression in the center panel.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 28 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Pinholes at top edges, repaired. A few creases and small marks, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.