Street Knight in a Rooster Kimono

by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

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Street Knight in a Rooster Kimono by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

Original Meiji era Japanese Woodblock Print
Street Knight in a Rooster Kimono

Comments - Handsome kabuki portrait of an otokodate or street knight staring to the side with an angry frown. He wears a striking purple kimono with a rooster over the shoulders and pink cherry blossoms and petals over a red under robe. His hair is pulled back into a knot, with short hair sticking up atop his head. Behind him, a shoreline and boats appear in black silhouette against the night sky. . A great design with dark atmospheric background.

Artist - Meiji era artist (unsigned)

Image Size - 14" x 9 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with good color and detail as shown. A few small losses at edges and holes, repaired. Toning, creasing throughout, slight soiling. Please see photos for details.

Street Knight in a Rooster Kimono by Meiji era artist (unsigned)
Street Knight in a Rooster Kimono by Meiji era artist (unsigned)

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