Comments - Interesting kabuki scene of warriors involved in an angry discussion. In the center, Takechi Mitsuhide, the kabuki counterpart for Akechi Mitsuhide, grimaces with rage as he grips a sword upright against his shoulder. He glares at the general at right with a tight-lipped frown, who stares back at him calmly, a tasseled command baton in his hand. The woman sitting in front of him seems worried, watching the samurai closely. At left, a young warrior grips the handle of his sword as he leans forward to listen. He wears a suit of armor with broken arrows protruding from it, his long hair falling loosely over his shoulders. A vine covered with gourds hangs from a trellis against the red sky behind the group. Nice expressive figures with lively color, detailed with burnishing on the black court cap at right and touches of metallic pigment that has oxidized to a dark tone. The first time we've seen this Chikanobu triptych.

Artist - Chikanobu (1838 - 1912)

Image Size - 14" x 28 1/2" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three attached panels. A few small holes, repaired. Slight toning, slight soiling at edges, a few creases. Please note: due to the size, this print may be shipped rolled. Please see photos for details. Good overall.