Comments - Intriguing kabuki scene of the beauty Kumasaka Ocho, the wife of Hanji, scrambling backwards in alarm as a samurai approaches with his hand on the hilt of his sword, ready to draw his weapon. She grimaces and throws out her hand in self-defense, her eyes wide. Her kimono is patterned with delicate blue leaves and scrolls. At left, the young sumo wrestler Settanaoshi Chogoro eavesdrops outside the doorway, a worried expression on his face. The room is shabby with cracks and holes in the plaster, and a sickle stuck through a sheaf of straw hanging on the wall. The right panel features Kawarazaki Gonjuro. An interesting design with expressive figures and a nicely detailed setting.

Artist - Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)

Image Size - 14" x 27 7/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. A few small holes, repaired. A few creases. Please see photos for details.