Sawamura Tossho II as Ushiwaka Saburo and Ichikawa Sadanji I as Shoguntaro Yoshikado, 1874

by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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Sawamura Tossho II as Ushiwaka Saburo and Ichikawa Sadanji I as Shoguntaro Yoshikado, 1874 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Original Kunichika (1835 - 1900) Japanese Woodblock Print
Sawamura Tossho II as Ushiwaka Saburo and Ichikawa Sadanji I as Shoguntaro Yoshikado, 1874

Comments - Great kabuki scene of the young samurai Ushiwaka Saburo gripping an arrow between his teeth, grimacing angrily as he looks up at the warrior beside him. Shoguntaro Yoshikado wears a furry white vest over a suit of armor, his hair pulled back into a thick ponytail. From left, the actors are Sawamura Tossho II and Ichikawa Sadanji I. Nice large expressive figures set off by a deep blue night sky. detailed with embossing on the fur.

Artist - Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 9 1/4"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Slight soiling. Please see photos for details.

Sawamura Tossho II as Ushiwaka Saburo and Ichikawa Sadanji I as Shoguntaro Yoshikado, 1874 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)
Sawamura Tossho II as Ushiwaka Saburo and Ichikawa Sadanji I as Shoguntaro Yoshikado, 1874 by Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

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