Comments - Interesting kabuki triptych of a confrontation between Oda Nobunaga, Japan's great unifier, and the samurai Kinoshita Tokichiro, the future Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Nobunaga sits at right wearing a red arm protector emblazoned with the Oda clan crest in yellow. He stares ahead with a tight-lipped frown, a quiver of arrows at his back and tiger skin chaps hanging at his sides. The young Tokichiro sits at bottom center, flinging his hand out in a stopping gesture as stares back at the daimyo. At left, the samurai Shibata Katsuie leans forward, his hand on the hilt of his sword, ready to draw his weapon. From left, the actors are Ichikawa Kuzo III, Ichikawa Danjuro IX, Ichikawa Gonjuro as Maeda Inuchiyo, and Kataoka Gado III. A handsome design with vibrant color and expressive figures set off by a deep red sky.

Artist - Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

Image Size - 14" x 27 7/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Light horizontal lines where backing sheets meet. Small loss at edge, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, slight rubbing at edges. Please note: due to the size, this print may be shipped rolled. Please see photos for details. Good overall.