Kagero (Mayfly), Chapter 52 - Great kabuki portrait of Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as the sumo wrestler Akitsushima in a scene from the play "Shobuzuke." He glares angrily as he looks over his shoulder, a brush caught between his teeth and a long letter trailing onto the floor before him. With his other hand, he grasps the edge of a brazier filled with red hot coals, his sword and a writing set nearby. Signs hang on the wall behind him, and the inset above depicts drake flies hovering above a winding stream. A great expressive figure, nicely detailed with fine bokashi shading in the background.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Some paper remnants from previous backing. Some small losses, repaired. Soiling, toning, rubbing, and creasing. Please see photos for details.