Comments - Handsome scene from the kabuki drama "Diary of a Morning Glory," which tells the story of the lovely young Miyuki, who loses her vision from crying after she and her lover, Miyagi Asojiro, are parted due to a misunderstanding. Changing her name to Asagao (Morning Glory), she earns a living as a blind musician, playing the koto at an inn, where Asojiro, who has now become a samurai named Komazawa Jirozaemon, accidentally discovers her. The beauty kneels beside a koto, clasping her hands together. She wears a blue and gray kimono decorated with her namesake morning glories, and maple leaves. Jirozaemon sits in the center of the room, fanning himself and staring at his former sweetheart with a sad, solemn frown as he recognizes her. The other three men seem surprised and anxious, looking worriedly at Jirozaemon. The major actors are Sawamura Tanosuke III as Asagao and Bando Hikosaburo V as Jirozaemon. Nice expressive figures in this interesting subject.

Artist - Kunisada II (1823 - 1880)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 29 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Light horizontal and vertical lines where backing papers meet. Small loss, hole, repaired. Slight soiling and curling, a few creases. Please see photos for details.