Swordfight in Private Quarters, 1880

by Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)

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Swordfight in Private Quarters, 1880 by Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)

Original Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882) Japanese Woodblock Print
Swordfight in Private Quarters, 1880

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Swordfight in Private Quarters, 1880 - Dramatic scene of two men fighting with swords in an interior. The man in the center raises his weapon above his head with both hands as the fellow at right thrusts his sword at his neck. At left, a beauty watches with alarm, hiding behind her raised sleeve. At upper right, oversize peony blossoms decorate a folding screen. From left, the actors are Iwai Komurasaki as the wife Shizue, Ichikawa Sadanjji as Izumi Kojiro, and Onoe Kikugoro as Yuri Omonmi. Nice large figures with vibrant color, detailed with metallic pigment that has oxidized to a dark tone on the blades.

Artist - Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 27"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three attached panels, backed with paper. Tear at edge, a few small holes, repaired. Wrinkling throughout, slight soiling and rubbing, stain on face. Please note, due to the size, this print may be shipped rolled. Please see photos for details.

Swordfight in Private Quarters, 1880 by Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)
Swordfight in Private Quarters, 1880 by Chikashige (active circa 1869 - 1882)

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