Comments - Terrific kabuki portrait of Onoe Kikugoro as the evil Nikki Danjo in a scene from a play "Meiboku Sendai Hagi," a drama based on the disputed succession of the Date Clan. Here, Danjo attacks an elderly retainer, pushing him to the floor and raising a knife above his head, ready to stab him. The retainer struggles against his attacker, thrusting a folding fan at his face. Danjo sneers at him angrily, wearing a light gray and white geometric print robe over a suit of armor, the sleeves tied back with a purple sash. A great expressive figure, nicely composed and detailed with soft shading in the background, fine line work in the hair, and embossing on the retainer's white hair.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14" x 9 1/4" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Diagonal fold at corner. Slight soiling, a few creases and small marks, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.