Comments - Handsome kabuki triptych depicting Act 3 from the "Kanadehon Chushingura," the drama about the 47 ronin. Kampei and his lover, the beauty Okaru, are shown at the back gate to the palace, confronting one of Lord Moronao's retainers as they prepare to elope. In a comic interlude, the retainer playfully grabs hold of Okaru's kimono sleeve as he points to his chin with his finger, a knowing grin on his face. The beauty smiles faintly as she looks back at him, while the samurai frowns at him with an annoyed expression. At left, a bridge leads over the moat to the palace complex, which stretches across the background. Nice large figures with an interesting setting, detailed with bokashi shading in the evening sky. Nakamura Fukusuke IV appears as Okaru.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14" x 27 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Very slight paper remnants on reverse at sides from previous backing. A few small spots and creases, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.