Comments - Interesting kabuki scene from the tale of the depraved priest Seigen, whose love for Princess Sakura leads to tragedy. Here, Seigen looks up at the boatman Ushiwaka Denji with a distraught expression, pleading with him as he poles the boat away from the shore. The faint blue shading around Seigen's eyes indicates that he is either a ghost or is dying. At right, Princess Sakura smiles as she peers from around her upraised sleeve, standing beside a marker beneath a willow tree. The actors include Ichikawa Kodanji IV as Seigen and Kawarazaki Gonjuro I as Ushiwaka Denji. Nice expressive figures with an interesting setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14" x 19 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Two separate panels. Partially backed with paper. A few holes and slight separation along vertical fold at side of right panel, repaired. Slight soiling and creasing, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details.