Commoner with a Knife

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Commoner with a Knife by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Commoner with a Knife

Comments - Great kabuki portrait of a commoner standing outside a door, a large knife hidden behind his back. He leans forward with an angry scowl as he tucks up the back of his blue and white cotton kimono. A nice expressive figure, with fine bokashi shading in the night sky.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight separation at ends of horizontal centerfold, losses at corners, a few small wormholes, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and rubbing, rippling at bottom edge. Please see photos for details.

Commoner with a Knife by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Commoner with a Knife by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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